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Symphony No.4 - Bohuslav Martinů

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jiří Bělohlávek I - Poco moderato: 0:00 II - Allegro vivo - Trio: Moderato - Allegro vivo: 6:49 III - Largo: 16:11 IV - Poco allegro: 25:54 The fourth symphony of Martinů was written between the months of April and June of 1945, but its gestation had begun previously. During the summer of 1943 he had been a guest of the marriage formed by the film producer William Ziegler and his wife Helen, at his Noroton residence in Darien, Connecticut. The composer suggested to write a new symphony for them. But it would be a long time until Martinů had the time to do it. Its composition would not begin until the month of April of 1945, being quickly finished. Its last movement takes the date of June 14, 1945. The symphony was premiered in Philadelphia on November 30, 1945, performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy. It is dedicated to Helen and Bill Ziegler. His orchestration is similar to that of his previous symphonies. A year later it was presented in Prague, on October 10, 1946, performed by the Czech Philharmonic directed by Rafael Kubelik. The first movement is written in a very free way, divided into five sections. The main motive, on which practically all the movement is based, is constituted by a brief motive of three notes with which the work begins. It can be heard clearly later. A third descending and then returning to the initial note. The second part is differentiated by its change of rhythm, more appeased and melodic. In the third the rhythm of the beginning is recovered and the fourth section is similar to the second. The last part, which constitutes the coda, ends majestically. The second movement corresponds to a cheerful scherzo of syncopated rhythm. The initial theme interpreted by the bassoons is related to the previous motif of three notes, by adding a fourth. The section corresponding to the trio contrasts for its peaceful character, reminding the Czech folklore. Finally the recapitulation of the first part arrives. The third movement begins by presenting a simple motif presented by the strings from which the whole movement will derive. In its development it uses neoclassical techniques again, by contrasting two violins and a violoncello with the rest of the strings. There is also a similarity to the style of Vaughan Williams. The music grows until it reaches its climax and then returns to the tranquility of the first part. The last movement is written as the first in a free form. Although it has two main themes does not follow the sonata form. The first is cheerful, contrasting with the second with the appearance of a choral. The two themes are presented alternately as in the first movement. A coda of triumphant character closes the work. A symphony of lyrical character started in New York in the month of April of 1945, when the liberation of Czechoslovakia began and finished in South Orleans in Cape Cod, Massachusetts when the war was ending. Martinů was excited about the possible return to his homeland to be able to devote himself there to teaching. According to the news that arrived to him from Prague, a position of professor in the newly founded Academy of the Performing Arts was waiting for him, in which the old Conservatory of Prague was integrated. Contrasting with its previous symphony, in this it expresses a feeling of jubilation from the beginning of the first movement. A hope that unfortunately did not come true. It is the most popular symphony of all those written by Martinů, being performed all over the world. Without having characteristic melodies or special rhythmic forms, using bitonal parts and certain dissonances, it creates a peculiar atmosphere that affects the audience. Picture: "The City Rises" (1910) by the Italian painter Umberto Boccioni. Sources: http://www.historiadelasinfonia.es/hi...