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Symphony, i.e. a symphony with American music. Quite a wrang idea.This title means nothing morethan'lmpressions and Greetings from the New World'- as the Master himself more than once explained. And so when at length it was performed and when the Master read all sorts of views on it as to whether he had or had not created an American'music, he smiled and said,'lt seems that I have got them all confused'and added: At home they will understand at once what I meant? The first movement commences with a slow introduction, which swiftly changes from sadness to a passionate outburst. Following an answering set of phrases, the orchestra then repeats the theme, before leading into a second theme which in turn leads to the theme for flute which is reminiscent of the spiritual Swing low sweet chariot. In the development section, the themes follow one another, and the recapitulation is reached through various bold changes of key.This boldness continues, with the original second subject presented in keys remote from the Symphony's harmonic base.This harmonic subtlety, which is a notable feature of the Symphony, also enables Dvorak to end the movement in a blaze of glory, combining both the opening theme of the movement and that given initially to the flute. The harmonic sophistication already seen in the first movement continues in the second movement. The movement is framed by a series of chords which later reoccur, and after which a beautiful melody is played by the coranglais.The middle section of the movement contains new themes for flute and oboe playing together, and for the clarinet. A lively theme Interrupts the melancholic mood created by the wind Instruments' themes.This creates a feeling of jollity that is abruptly ended by Choral at Cadogan 2012/13 Tuesday 27 November, 7.30pm Choir of Merton College, Oxford Renaissance works contrast with Contemporary pieces written specially for them from the Merton Choirbook. Thursday 13 December, 7.30pm Choir of Westminster Abbey A Christmas Programme, including Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, alongside seasonal readings and audience carols. Friday 8 February, 7.30pm I Fagiolini A musical banquet of secular Renaissance dishes (with Stagings), including works by Janequin, da Flecha, Lassus and Monteverdi. Thursday 4 April, 7.30pm Tenebrae A Programme based around the music of Will Todd and music that inspires his writing, including Bernstein's Chichester Psalms. Wednesday 24 April, 7.30pm Alamire The evolution of Early Tudor polyphony, through the Reformation to Tallis and Byrd. Wednesday 29 May, 7.30pm The Tallis Scholars A concert to celebrate the anniversaries of both The Tallis Scholars and the unusual genius of Carlo Gesualdo. BOX OFFICE: 020 7730 4500 BOOK ONLINE: www.cadoqanhall.com/choral the brass playing the two themes already noted from the first movement, and the cor anglais theme again.The sombre mood of the beginning then ends the movement. The third movement follows the'scherzo and trio'structure, with once again Dvorak displaying his mastery of harmony by moving into a variety of different keys. At the end of the scherzo a transformation of the first movement's main theme, on horns and brass instruments, is heard before the trio. The trio is in the style of a sousedka - a dance introduced for the elderly of Bohemia at a time when populär dances were too rapid for them. In the coda the two familiär themes from the first movement return, with the climax being based on the second of these. The final movement is in sonata form. The main theme is announced by the trumpets, to be followed by a more repetitive theme in the same key of E minor.This in turn is followed by a melody for the solo clarinet. In place of the development section, Dvorak creates a'fantasia'in which these themes are closely linked, together with those from the previous movements. In the recapitulation after a brief Statement of the first subject Dvofäk's harmonic genius creates a brilliant transformation into the second subject. In the coda, the main theme of the first movement, to quoteTovey'strides over the world like Wagner's Wotan when he rides the storm'. Fürther themes from all the movements are heard before Dvorak brings the Symphony to a close with yet more harmonic virtuosity. Programme notes: David Patmore ENCtRE FOR FRIENDS OF CADOGAN HALL Take advantage of exclusive Privileges such as: «$♦ Priority bOOking (on selected shows) <♦ 10%discount (on selected shows) «£♦ No booking fees (bytelephoneand in person) <♦ ENCORE priority telephone booking line Discounted food and drink Invitations to special events <♦ Free Hall tours Table reservations To find out more visit www.cadoganhall.com/encore or call the Box Office on 020 7730 4500.