ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
The first movement is Allegro moderato e festante. It is in Sonata Allegro form,
the main theme sounding airy, active and brilliant:
Example 173.
This was just adequate to the intentions of Jürisalu for creating a compromise
between “serious” and the “light” music. The main theme is varied and re-coloured; an
essential transformation has not been the aim of the composer.
The Finale in Rondo Sonata form stands out. The main theme is peppery, frisky,
in good swing:
Example 174.
The application of quartal harmony and the rows of seventh chords are broad.
As a considerable counterpoint section, the Fugato in the first movement is notable.
The Finale sounds fresh with its changing time values: 5/8 and 2/8.
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First performed by ERSO, 21 Oct. 1960, conducted by Roman Matsov.
Jürisalu's keen perception of genre is expressed in his Three Serenades for
Orchestra (1961)
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