Symphony No.6, H.343 (Martinů, Bohuslav)

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Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Hawkes, 1957. Plate B. & H. 18243.
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Work Title Symphony No.6
Alternative. Title Fantaisies symphoniques
Composer Martinů, Bohuslav
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. H.343
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IBM 47
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements:
  1. Lento ( = 44-46) - Andante moderato ( = 76) - Allegro ( = 144) - Più allegro ( = 168) - Allegro vivo - Lento ( = 44-46)
  2. Poco Allegro ( = 84)
  3. Lento ( = 44-(48)) - Poco vivo - Adagio ( = 72-(76)) - Più mosso ( = 88(92)) - Andante ( = 66) - Allegro - Allegro vivace - Lento
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1951-53
First Performance. 1955-01-07
First Publication. 1957 - London: Boosey & Hawkes
Dedication Charles Munch for the 75th anniversary of the Boston Symphony
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Modern
Piece Style Modern
Instrumentation Orchestra - Piccolo, 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets (B, A), 3 bassoons, 4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (C), 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, triangle, tambourine, side drum, bass drum, cymbals, tam-tam, strings
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