Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38
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Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 is Robert Schumann’s first symphony, often called the “Spring” Symphony, celebrated for its lyrical Romantic character and optimistic, energetic themes.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 canonical | 8 |
| Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 Context triple: [Robert Schumann, notableWork, Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38]
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Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 1 is an orchestral work by American composer John Harbison that showcases his modern yet accessible neoclassical style.
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Symphony No. 1 "Jeremiah"
Symphony No. 1 "Jeremiah" is Leonard Bernstein’s early, three-movement symphony for orchestra and mezzo-soprano that reflects themes from the biblical Book of Jeremiah and helped establish his reputation as a serious composer.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is an orchestral work by American composer John Harbison that exemplifies his contemporary yet accessible symphonic style.
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Symphony in C
Symphony in C is a landmark neoclassical ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Georges Bizet’s Symphony in C, renowned for its pure dance style and large ensemble structure.
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E.
Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29
Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 is a symphonic work by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, notable as his only symphony written in a major key and often nicknamed the "Polish" Symphony.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 Target entity description: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 is Robert Schumann’s first symphony, often called the “Spring” Symphony, celebrated for its lyrical Romantic character and optimistic, energetic themes.
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A.
Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 1 is an orchestral work by American composer John Harbison that showcases his modern yet accessible neoclassical style.
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B.
Symphony No. 1 "Jeremiah"
Symphony No. 1 "Jeremiah" is Leonard Bernstein’s early, three-movement symphony for orchestra and mezzo-soprano that reflects themes from the biblical Book of Jeremiah and helped establish his reputation as a serious composer.
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C.
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is an orchestral work by American composer John Harbison that exemplifies his contemporary yet accessible symphonic style.
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D.
Symphony in C
Symphony in C is a landmark neoclassical ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Georges Bizet’s Symphony in C, renowned for its pure dance style and large ensemble structure.
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E.
Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29
Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 is a symphonic work by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, notable as his only symphony written in a major key and often nicknamed the "Polish" Symphony.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
orchestral work
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symphony ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Spring Symphony ⓘ |
| approximateDuration | 30 minutes ⓘ |
| catalogNumber | Op. 38 ⓘ |
| character |
energetic
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lyrical ⓘ optimistic ⓘ |
| composer | Robert Schumann ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| dateComposed | 1841 ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Ferdinand David ⓘ |
| follows | Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52 ⓘ |
| genre | Romantic symphony ⓘ |
| hasTheme | spring-like ascending horn call in the first movement ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Beethoven’s symphonies
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linked to:
Beethoven symphony cycles
Mendelssohn’s symphonic style ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | the idea of spring ⓘ |
| key | B-flat major ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| movement |
I. Andante un poco maestoso – Allegro molto vivace
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II. Larghetto ⓘ III. Scherzo: Molto vivace – Trio I – Trio II ⓘ IV. Allegro animato e grazioso ⓘ |
| nickname | Spring ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
cyclical thematic connections between movements
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prominent brass fanfares in the opening movement ⓘ |
| numberInSeries | 1 ⓘ |
| numberOfMovements | 4 ⓘ |
| opusNumber | Op. 38 ⓘ |
| orchestration |
2 bassoons
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2 clarinets ⓘ 2 flutes ⓘ 2 oboes ⓘ 2 trumpets ⓘ 3 trombones ⓘ 4 horns ⓘ strings ⓘ timpani ⓘ |
| partOf | Schumann’s symphonies ⓘ |
| placeOfComposition | Leipzig ⓘ |
| precededBy | no earlier symphony by Robert Schumann ⓘ |
| premiereConductor | Felix Mendelssohn ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 1841-03-31 ⓘ |
| premiereLocation | Leipzig ⓘ |
| stylePeriod | Romantic ⓘ |
| workNumberInComposerOutput | first symphony by Robert Schumann ⓘ |
| yearOfComposition | 1841 ⓘ |
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Subject: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 Description of subject: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 is Robert Schumann’s first symphony, often called the “Spring” Symphony, celebrated for its lyrical Romantic character and optimistic, energetic themes.
Referenced by (9)
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Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120
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relatedWorkByComposer
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Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38
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linked to: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38