The Symphony No. 2 in D minor, Op. 49 by Louis Spohr was written in London and published in 1820 and first performed in April of that year in a concert of the Royal Philharmonic Society.[1]
| Symphony No. 2 | |
|---|---|
| by Louis Spohr | |
| Key | D minor |
| Opus | 49 |
| Movements | four |
| Scoring | Orchestra |
Movements
editThe symphony is divided into four movements with the following tempo markings:[1][2]
- Allegro (D minor)
- Larghetto (B flat major)
- Scherzo. Presto (D minor)
- Finale. Vivace (D major)
Recordings
editThe symphony has been recorded by Howard Griffiths and the NDR Radiophilharmonie, as well as Howard Shelley with the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana. A recording by Alfred Walter and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra on the Naxos label is also available.[1]
