Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor
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Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor is a powerful and critically acclaimed 20th-century symphony by British composer William Walton, noted for its intense emotional drive and dramatic orchestration.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor Context triple: [William Walton, notableWork, Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor]
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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 in B-flat major, Op. 38
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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Symphony No. 1 in D major
Symphony No. 1 in D major is Gustav Mahler’s groundbreaking first symphony, known for its expansive orchestration, innovative structure, and incorporation of song-like and folk elements.
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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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E.
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.
- 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 minor Target entity description: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor is a powerful and critically acclaimed 20th-century symphony by British composer William Walton, noted for its intense emotional drive and dramatic orchestration.
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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 in B-flat major, Op. 38
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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C.
Symphony No. 1 in D major
Symphony No. 1 in D major is Gustav Mahler’s groundbreaking first symphony, known for its expansive orchestration, innovative structure, and incorporation of song-like and folk elements.
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D.
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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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
orchestral work
ⓘ
symphony ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
British symphonic repertoire
ⓘ
interwar British music ⓘ |
| catalogueEntry | Walton 1st Symphony ⓘ |
| completionDate | 1935 ⓘ |
| composer | William Walton ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticalReception | critically acclaimed ⓘ |
| dateOfComposition |
1932
ⓘ
1933 ⓘ 1934 ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Hamilton Harty ⓘ |
| genre |
20th-century classical music
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classical music ⓘ |
| hasDuration | approximately 45 minutes ⓘ |
| hasForm | four-movement symphony ⓘ |
| hasTonality | minor ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Dmitri Shostakovich
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Jean Sibelius ⓘ |
| key | B-flat minor ⓘ |
| language | none (instrumental) ⓘ |
| movement |
I. Allegro assai
ⓘ
II. Presto con malizia ⓘ III. Andante con malinconia ⓘ IV. Maestoso ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
complex rhythms
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dramatic orchestration ⓘ intense emotional drive ⓘ powerful brass writing ⓘ prominent percussion ⓘ |
| notableRecording |
London Symphony Orchestra conducted by André Previn
ⓘ
linked to:
London Symphony Orchestra
Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by William Walton ⓘ
linked to:
Philharmonia Orchestra
|
| numberInSeries | 1 ⓘ |
| opusNumber | Op. 68 ⓘ |
| period | 20th century ⓘ |
| premiereConductor | Hamilton Harty ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 1934 ⓘ |
| premiereEnsemble | London Symphony Orchestra ⓘ |
| premiereLocation |
London
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linked to:
London, England
|
| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| scoredFor | symphony orchestra ⓘ |
| style | modernist tonal ⓘ |
| subjectOf | musicological analysis ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
contrapuntal writing
ⓘ
motivic development ⓘ orchestral color contrast ⓘ |
| workOf | William Walton ⓘ |
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