1.209.1102.14 Hummel

's Symphony No. 2 This part of the symphony is a grandiose Allegro section in C minor, characterized by driving energy, bold rhythms and sweeping strings. The music starts with a vivid unison statement from the strings, backed by tight and punctuating timpani strokes. From here, an energetic dialogue develops between strings, trumpets and horns while the woodwinds provide harmonic support and soft passages featuring the clarinets. Low woodwinds and pizzicato strings come together to introduce an exciting transition into the development section of this movement. Here, thematic material is introduced, highlighted by a variety of rhythmic and textural devices. The orchestra builds up to a dramatic climax with full sections of strings playing in unison and bold accents from the brass. This gives way to a more lyrical second theme, with the oboe providing a calming counterpoint against the delicate strings. Finally, the movement ends with a short recapitulation of the opening material and a triumphant coda.