ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
The second movement (Larghetto) is full of beautiful homely breath. The first theme is
exposed almost like a lullaby, quiet and affectionate. Tubin returns to it repeatedly:
Example 144.
The main theme of the third movement, lively in motion, is close to a
dodecaphonic row, expressing soullessness. The developing section in Larghetto is
fully original. It is an echo of serious struggle, which does not reach the listener in all
its impetuosity, but can be sensed. The recapitulation is a synthesis: dim shadows of the
past mingling with lovely memories of childhood.
There is a trend towards simplicity in texture: much lively pulsation, but in all
of this, one can sense signs of weariness and resignation. The musical material is of a
different value, but always in accordance with the composer’s intentions. Optimism,
hindered worry and trouble, does not take the upper hand any more.
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