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
Following the intermission Finland gave way to Denmark and its most prominent composer, Carl Nielsen, whose six symphonies remain sadly underperformed in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
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
“Ludwig” tosses in the additional coloring of a classical music-inspired soundtrack driven by Beethoven’s famous symphonies.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2025
In the Fifth and Ninth symphonies, Beethoven used the trombone as a noisemaker.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
