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Alexandr Konstantinovich Glazunov Composer

Song of Destiny, dramatic overture in D, Op.84

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Song of Destiny, dramatic overture in D, Op.84
Key: D
Year: 1908
Genre: Overture
Pr. Instrument: Orchestra

Glazunov seems to be telling a personal story about his development of as a composer. The Overture begins with a quotation of the famous motive from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (which is popularly supposed to have been meant to represent Fate - or Destiny). Other musical influences are hinted at, including Brahms and Wagner. It may represent the sudden impact that Wagner's music had on him at an unexpected moment.

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