Symphony no. 2 "Antar", op. 9
Antar is a composition for symphony orchestra in four movements by the Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. He wrote the piece in 1868 but revised it in 1875 and 1891. He initially called the work his Symphony No. 2. He later reconsidered and called it a symphonic suite. It was first performed in March 1869 at a concert of the Russian Musical Society.
Movements
- Symphony no. 2, op. 9 "Antar": I. Largo - Allegro giocoso
- Symphony no. 2, op. 9 "Antar": II. Allegro
- Symphony no. 2, op. 9 "Antar": III. Allegro risoluto alla marcia
- Symphony no. 2, op. 9 "Antar": IV. Allegretto vivace - Andante amoroso
- Largo
- Allegro
- Allegro risoluto
- Allegretto - Adagio
Recommended recordings
- Scottish National Orchestra · Neeme Järvi YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
- Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra · Neeme Järvi YouTubeSpotify (subscription)