| Symphony No. 2 | |
|---|---|
| by Havergal Brian | |
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| Key | E minor |
| Composed | 1930–1931 |
| Dedication | Elfreda Brian |
| Published | 1949 |
| Publisher | Schott and Co |
| Duration | 48 minutes |
| Movements | 4 |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 19 May 1973 |
| Location | Brighton Dome, Brighton |
| Conductor | Leslie Head |
| Performers | Kensington Symphony Orchestra |
The Symphony No. 2 in E minor is a symphony composed by Havergal Brian between 1930 and 1931. The work was inspired by Goethe's drama Götz von Berlichingen. Originally it did not bear any dedication, but in 1972 he retrospectively dedicated it to his then recently deceased daughter Elfreda Brian. While it appears to be a traditional, four-movement symphony in the German postromantic tradition, Brian greatly deviates from convention and his personal approach to the symphonic discourse only shares superficial elements with other composers.[1]
- ^ Saxby, Graham (1997) HB: Aspects of Havergal Brian, pages 172-176, Ashgate Publishing