Symphony no. 3 in B minor, op. 42, "Il'ya Muromets"
The Symphony No. 3 in B minor "Ilia Mourometz", Op. 42, is a large symphonic work by Russian composer Reinhold Glière. A program symphony, it depicts the life of Kievan Rus' folk hero Ilya Muromets. It was written from 1908 to 1911 and dedicated to Alexander Glazunov. The premier took place in Moscow on 23 March 1912 under Emil Cooper, and in 1914 the piece earned Glière his third Glinka Award (having already received it in 1905 and 1912).
Movements
- Wandering Pilgrims: Il'ya Muromets and Svyatogor. Andante sostenuto - Allegro risoluto
- Solovey, the Brigand. Andante
- At the Court of Vladimir, the Mighty Sun. Allegro
- The Heroism and Petrification of Il'ya Muromets. Allegtro tumultuoso - Andante