Symphony No.16 in F major ''Aviation Symphony'' - Nikolai Myaskovsky
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- State Academic Symphonic Orchestra of Russia conducted by Evgeny Svetlanov.
I - Allegro vivace - Meno mosso - Tempo I. Subito - Molto meno vivo - Tempo I - Meno vivo, cantabile - Tempo I: 0:00
II - Andantino e semplice (quasi allegretto) - Pochissimo meno mosso: 8:50
III - Sostenuto - Andante marciale, ma sostenuto - Poco più caloroso - Tempo iniziale - Più caloroso - Tempo giusto - Poco più mosso - Tempo prinzipale - Tempo I (andante): 19:03
IV - Tempo precedente - Allegro ma non troppo - Poco più pesante - Più sostenuto - Pesante - Allegro ma non troppo - Poco più pesante - Molto più sostenuto - Più maestoso - Meno allegro - A doppio più lento: 33:18
Myaskovsky's Symphony No.16 was composed between December 21 of 1935 and April 6 of 1936, being dedicated to the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of the State of Moscow, which premiered it at the inaugural season concert on October 24 of 1936, conducted by Jenö Szenkár. The work was an immense success, like it hadn't been for Myaskovsky since the premiere of his Symphony No.6. The piece is known as the "Aviation Symphony" for the reason that inspired it:
Between July 4 of 1933 and April 3 of 1934, the plane Tupolev ANT-20 "Maxim Gorky" was built, being the pride of the Soviet authorities. Equipped with eight propeller engines and a luxurious interior, it was the biggest plane in the world. On May 18 of 1935, the Maxim Gorky and three more aircraft took off for a demonstration flight over Moscow. The main purpose of the other three aircraft flying so close was to make evident the difference in size. The accompanying I-5 biplane had performed two loop manoeuvres around the Maxim Gorky. On the third loop, they collided. The Maxim Gorky crashed, and forty-five people were killed.
The first movement is structured in sonata form. It opens with a forceful and energetic main theme, similar to a plane taking off and rising in the sky. It is contrasted by a melancholic, meditative second theme, which becomes more solemn and majestic. The development section then begins, with the music turning more dramatic and nervous, culminating on a climax with the second theme. A boisterous and brilliant recapitulation ensues, leading us to a decided coda.
The second movement is written in ternary form. It begins with a calm, lyrical presented by the oboe, full of a folkloric Russian flavour. It passes to several different groups of instruments, slowly growing towards an expressive climax. The middle section begins with a carefree rustic second theme, introduced by the woodwinds. According to the composer's diary entry, it reflects the impressions of a walk in the forest at his summer residence in Nikolina Gora. The main theme is then recapitulated. A gentle coda ends the movement.
The third movement is structured as a funeral march in ternary form. It opens with a fateful introduction of horns, trombones and tuba. A funereal main theme is then presented by the strings over the muffled beats of the timpani. According to the diary entry, this phrase expresses the feelings triggered by the news of the Maxim Gorky crash. The music becomes more dramatic and expressive, growing into an intense climax. The middle section begins with a deeply lyrical second theme, presented by the flute in a consoling manner. The music grows into an emotional climax, after which the main theme of the march is recapitulated. The march rises in a solemn climax, before a subdued coda ends the movement.
The fourth movement is written in sonata form. It opens with a briefly sombre introduction, as a brief remembrance of the previous elegy. Myaskovsky's song "Planes are flying in the sky" appears, being the root of a bright and joyful main theme. The rustic theme from the second movement reappears here as second theme, peacefully presented by the woodwinds. A vigorous development then takes place, combining these materials in a contrapuntal yet popular manner. It culminates in a great climax, in which the original song is clearly audible. After a dramatic silence, the recapitulation begins. The music grows more and more intense, culminating in a massive climax. A trumpet solo briefly reminds us of the tragedy, leading us to a consolatory coda.
Picture: A photograph of Ilyushin Il-2 "Shturmovik" warplanes attacking during the Kursk battle (1943).
Musical analysis partially written by myself. Sources: bit.ly/3RVqQZn and bit.ly/3zp2GPI
To check the score: bit.ly/3S1XRCx - เพลง
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I'm making this comment exactly sixty years after Yuri Gagarin's historic space flight on 12 April 1961, when Myaskovsky's 'Aviation Symphony' was broadcast by Moscow Radio.
Another great, expressive symphony by Myaskovsky. And I would be remiss not to mention the sensitivity of conductor Svetlanov. If you haven't listened to his compositions, you will be equally thrilled.
That last movement is the bomb.
Bravo bravo bravo genial grandiose fantastic music symphony super
This is one of my favourites. The andante really has that Rimsky-Korsakov feel to it.
It's interesting how after straying from symphonic structure in Syms. 10-14, Miaskovsky conceived a triumverate of 4 mvt. syms. 15,16,17 with both excellent content as well as symphonic synthesis akin to Beethoven. Whether German or Russian, both transcended to universal musical expression.
Having known and loved his cello concerto for years, I cant believe how much other brilliant music myaskovsky wrote and which I have just discovered thanks to U tube. - or how its place in the concert hall has been neglected for so long. in an age of filmic music (john Williams et al). This music is all very listenable to. It is filled with drama and some great development of themes. Come on ...orchestras of GB let's forget Myaskovskys political celebration by Lenin and co and put a lot more of his work back where it belongs besides the other better known, but no better musically, Russian composers
Outstanding work
Somehow, I find myself listening to this after hearing about the crash of Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane. ALthoguh I have more sympathy for the people flying on the Maxim Gorky.
I thought it took a while for the dramatic themes to unfold. A good listen.
I always look for your comment and agree with you.
I always look for intense emotional release ( endorphin effect).
Greetings from California.
A beautiful symphony, like Myaskovski always, but the picture is the wrong one. Instead of the "Maxim Gorki", which was a civilian airliner, the photo shows three IL-2 "Shturmoviks", WW2-era military ground-attack aircraft that were not even in the design stage when Myaskovski composed his symphony. This is the "Aviation Symphony", not the "Air Force Symphony", and the premier took place three years before war even began. The famous painting of the "Maxim Gorki" by Vasily Kuptsov would serve admirably.
Yes I know, when I did this video I couldn't find a good picture of that plane to use as background, most of them being too low in resolution. Instead I decided to put this photograph, which I credit in the end.
@@SergioCanovasClassicalMusic here it is in good res: rusmuseumvrm.ru/data/collections/painting/19_20/kupcov_vv_ant_20_maksim_gorkiy_1934_zhb_1057/index.php
RIP MU5735
Музыка прекрасная!Николай Яковлевич Мясковский выдающийся
Симфонист.После его смерти Д.Д.Шостакович
Очень сожалел о невозможности показать
ему своё только лишь
созданное произведение.
А видео или фотография-
не знаю, как правильней
назвать,-не отражает,на мой взгляд ,содержания
симфонии и тех событий
по поводу которых она
была написана.Глядя на снимок и ещё не зная о чем идёт речь,я подумала
о военных действиях:один самолёт
пытается уничтожить другой.
А в симфонии,на мой взгляд,выражена и гордость за наших лётчиков и успехи в самолёто-строении ,и
ужас и горе от гибели
самолёта «Максим Горький».
Я бы сопроводила симфонию двумя рисунками:первый-это
ястребки,устремившиеся
косяком в высь.А на другом показать разламывающийся в воздухе на куски самолёт,т.е.трагедию.
Вот так думаю и чувствую я. А кто-то может-иначе.
С уважением к вам ,я ответила на ваш вопрос
О снимке.
16.10.2020. Н.Д.