Symphony No. 6 (Hanson)

The Symphony No. 6 is an orchestral symphony in six movements by the American composer Howard Hanson. The work was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic for the 125th anniversary of the orchestra.[1] It was composed in 1967 and was given its world premiere on February 29, 1968 by the New York Philharmonic under the conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Structure

The symphony has a duration of roughly 20 minutes and is composed in six continuous movements:

  1. Andante
  2. Allegro scherzando
  3. Adagio
  4. Allegro assai
  5. Adagio
  6. Allegro

Reception

The Symphony No. 6 has been praised by music critics. John von Rhein of the Chicago Tribune called it "one of [Hanson's] most formally innovative" symphonies.[1] Andrew Achenbach of Gramophone similarly wrote, "it boasts a formidable thematic economy and intriguing formal scheme of which Hanson himself was justifiably proud."[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Rhein, John von (February 3, 1991). "Howard Hanson: Symphony No. 3, Symphony No. 6, "Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Youth"". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ Achenbach, Andrew (September 1998). "Music of Howard Hanson - Volume 1". Gramophone. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
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