symphonies
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Stravinsky had spent nearly two decades working inside self-imposed forms—neoclassical symphonies and ballets built on borrowed material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
For these concerts, Mr. Shani programmed the composer’s two symphonies as well as his violin concerto, with Pinchas Zukerman, who has enjoyed a long association with the orchestra, as soloist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
Tense discussions of life-altering events are matched by the diegetic decibels of smooth jazz or string symphonies.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2025
The third in another Glass trilogy, this of symphonies based on David Bowie albums, “Lodger” consists of seven Bowie songs sung by Kidjo with new music by Glass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2025
Though old-style, four-movement symphonies continued to be written, even until the mid-twentieth century, lots of composers leapt enthusiastically on Liszt’s symphonic poem alternative.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
