Symphony No. 3 in A minor “Scottish”, Op. 56 (MWV N 18)

Original title: Symphony No.3.

Scoring: orchestra. Composition date: 1841-42.

Inspired by the 1829 Scottish journey, with the principal composition undertaken in 1841-42. Premiered in Leipzig on...Read more

Original title: Symphony No.3.

Scoring: orchestra. Composition date: 1841-42.

Inspired by the 1829 Scottish journey, with the principal composition undertaken in 1841-42. Premiered in Leipzig on 3 March 1842, conducted by Mendelssohn. Dedicated to Queen Victoria; the movements follow without a break.

I. Andante con moto - Allegro un poco agitato
II. Vivace non troppo
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro vivacissimo - Allegro maestoso assai

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