Stamitz - Symphony in D (Op.2, No.2) Flashcards
What instruments are used in Stamitz’ Symphony in D?
2 Oboes, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, Strings and Continuo
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What are the movements in Stamitz’ Symphony in D?
I - Presto - D Major (Tonic)
II - Andantino - G Major (Subdominant)
III - Minuetto - D Major (Tonic)
IV - Prestissimo - D Major (Tonic)
What is the form of movement I in Stamitz Symphony in D?
It is a ‘prototype’ of sonata form: has the exposition, development and recapitulation, however, the development section is significantly different from the exposition (it doesn’t fragment/modulate) and the recapitulation has the reverse order of the first and second subjects.
How was movement I important to the development of symphonic form?
It demonstrates the features that would later develop in the sonata form format: 3 sections - exposition, development and recapitulation (even if development wasn’t correct) and the ‘double return’ of the tonic.
What is the form of movement II?
Loose Rounded Binary Form - It has no repeats and doesn’t return to original key for the A theme (it ends with a D Major version, not the original G Major).
Why was Stamitz’ movement II important for symphonic development?
It was a part of the more graceful/elegant andante movement II seen at the start of the period. Later symphonies were more adagio and very expressive/impassioned.
What was the form of movement III?
Rounded Binary. It has a more ‘old fashioned’ usage - the B section is immediately new material. In later Mature Classical rounded binary compositions, the B section would often start with fragmentation of previous themes just like sonata form.
Why was Stamitz’ movement III important for symphonic development ?
In many ways, it’s a reminder that Stamitz was still a part of the older fashioned Baroque time period. The first and second violins play the same throughout (Baroque in nature), however, the independent woodwind writing is quite innovative for it’s time
What was the form of movement IV?
Extended Binary Form (ABA’B’). There is a basic A and B section that is repeated with further additions to each A and B theme the second time around.
What did harmony look like in Stamitz’ Symphony in D (Op.3, No.2)?
Simply harmony, mostly diatonic. There is an emphasis on primary chords (I, IV and V) throughout. In particular, movement I enjoys use of pedals (the introduction is mostly over a tonic pedal).
What did tonality look like in Stamitz’ Symphony in D (Op.3, No.2)?
Tonal plan for each movement would end up becoming the standard model. In terms of tonality, there was usually modulations to closely related keys. In movement I, Stamitz modulates to F#m in the transition, before reaching A Major (dominant) for the second subject. Unusually, the tonic returns midway through the development - we would usually expect the recapitulation to be the return of the tonic.
How did Stamitz use the orchestra in his Symphony in D (Op.3, No.2)?
He used several of the Mannheim techniques (Mannheim Hammerstrokes [orchestral stabs], Mannheim Crescendo [orchestra crescendo together] and the Mannheim Roller [rising motifs over a pedal]) in the introduction to movement I
What style does Stamitz’ Symphony in D belong to?
Galant Style
What are the features of Galant Style present in Stamitz’ Symphony in D (Op.3, No.2)?
Melody-driven homophony, elegant melody lines, use of ornamentation, balanced material, simple diatonic harmony and use of repeated motifs/figures.
How did Stamitz’ Symphony in D (Op.3, No.2) follow the expected movement tempi?
Movement I - Fast
Movement II - Slow(er)
Movement III - Dance
Movement IV - Fast (Finale)
