The Symphony No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 20 by Louis Spohr was written and published in 1811[1] and first performed in April of that year.[2]
| Symphony No. 1 | |
|---|---|
| by Louis Spohr | |
| Key | E flat major |
| Opus | 20 |
| Movements | four |
| Scoring | Orchestra |
Movements edit
The symphony is divided into four movements with the following tempo markings:[1][3]
- Adagio - Allegro (E flat major)
- Larghetto con moto (A flat major)
- Scherzo. Allegro (E flat major)
- Finale. Allegretto (E flat major)
Recordings edit
The symphony has been recorded by Howard Griffiths and the NDR Radiophilharmonie, as well as Howard Shelley with the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana. A recording by Alfred Walter and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra on the Naxos label is also available.[1]
