ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
in a leading tone:
Example 92.
The second movement proceeds in a folk music spirit. Several images are
exposed; they are not yet themes but cementing elements. The main theme is vocal in
character and Neo-Classical:
Example 93.
The third movement (Finale) is relatively short. The single theme given to the
trumpet is a lively march repeated no less than fourteen times without any change is a
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scheme close to ostinato variations. In comparison with the previous themes it remains
somewhat dry.
The Seventh Symphony is a sound picture of town life, but at the same time
thoughts about countryside and its nature are present. The composer has said:
Every author inevitably shapes his individual handwriting and it is impossible to break
away from himself. Sure, during a longer period changes are possible. Due to my inability to