Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 27, "Asrael"
Josef Sukcomp. 1905-1906Classical work chronology
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Suk began Asrael as a memorial to his teacher and father-in-law Antonin Dvorak. The death of Suk's wife Otylka during its composition changed its emotional and structural course. Five movements form two larger parts,...
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