Symphony No. 1 in G minor, “Winter Daydreams”, Op. 13

For symphony orchestra.

Movements:
1. Daydreams of a Winter Journey . Allegro tranquillo (G minor)
2. Land of Gloom, Land of Mist . Adagio cantabile, ma non tanto (E-flat major)
3. Scherzo ....Read more

For symphony orchestra.

Movements:
1. Daydreams of a Winter Journey . Allegro tranquillo (G minor)
2. Land of Gloom, Land of Mist . Adagio cantabile, ma non tanto (E-flat major)
3. Scherzo . Allegro scherzando giocoso (C minor)
4. Finale . Andante lugubre (G minor) — Allegro moderato (G major)

The original version was composed in 1866-68; the final authorial revision dates from spring 1874. The first complete performance was given in Moscow on 3/15 February 1868, conducted by Nikolay Rubinstein, to whom the symphony is dedicated. The first two movements have programmatic titles supplied by the composer.

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