ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
The introductory
oratorio theme from the trombones has a kinship with the main theme in Dorian mode:
Example 147.
After a short development, the subsidiary theme appears, first in the
recapitulation as a distant echo:
Example 148.
The second movement appears like a dark-spirited dancing scene, the theme is
given to two bassoons. The thought is changeable and capricious, including colourful
juxtapositions.
The third movement has the greatest potency; it is like observing an ancient
picture abandoned in the darkness. The concept is underscored by the building scheme:
passacaglia is combined with a three-part form. Oboes create a funeral hymn that
develops into profound mournful music:
Example 149.
In the fourth movement (Rondo), the vigorous theme is characterised by
decisive fourths:
Example 150.
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