Symphony No. 2, In B Flat (1888)

Symphony No. 2, In B Flat (1888) is a musical composition written by American composer George Whitefield Chadwick. The symphony is written for a full orchestra and is divided into four movements. The first movement, marked Allegro con fuoco, is a lively and energetic piece that features a memorable main theme. The second movement, marked Andante cantabile, is a slower and more melodic piece that features a beautiful solo for the English horn. The third movement, marked Scherzo, is a playful and rhythmic piece that features a lively dance-like theme. The final movement, marked Allegro molto, is a fast-paced and exciting piece that brings the symphony to a thrilling conclusion. Symphony No. 2, In B Flat is considered one of Chadwick's most popular and successful works, and is praised for its skillful orchestration and memorable melodies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.