ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
The latter is given in a slightly
slower tempo though its character fully agrees with the previous theme.
The main theme of the first movement creates unity for the whole work. In the
Finale it appears in the development section, preparing the culmination.
Tubin shows himself as a great master in developing and varying his motifs.
Developments and transitions take the field everywhere while the primary rhythmic
frame is pure triads, polytonal sections (the beginning of the second movement) and
parallel seventh chords are essential. The quartal harmony is also very typical. The
music reveals abundantly contrasting counterpoint, appearing in several different layers
and enhancing the feeling of depth. Orchestration is fully engaged in bringing out the
dramatic conception: to give a clear form for the overwhelming tragedy.
The string instruments form the basic group, all the main themes are presented
by them
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