What is a symphony?

[Dave2002]

Perhaps most of think we know this, but how do we decide that a piece of music is a symphony?

[Beef Oven]

Perhaps most of think we know this, but how do we decide that a piece of music is a symphony?

Dunno. I give in. What is a symphony Dave?

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[EdgeleyRob]

but how do we decide that a piece of music is a symphony?

If the composer calls a piece of music a symphony that's good enough for me.

[Beef Oven]

If the composer calls a piece of music a symphony that's good enough for me.

So if X-Ray Specs said that 'I am A Cliche' is a symphony, you'd accept that? I don't think so somehow!

[MrGongGong]

This is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuTGSVYS494

though i'm more keen on this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6vYzrD9eBE&feature=related

[antongould]

"A long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra"

[MrGongGong]

"A long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra"

what's a sonata ?

so I guess that excludes most of Haydn symphonies then ?

[EdgeleyRob]

What's a symphony orchestra?

[Ferretfancy]

Historically, a suite with pretensions ?

[MrGongGong]

What's a symphony orchestra?

This is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpfYt7vRHuY

and jolly good they are too

[EdgeleyRob]

what's a sonata ?

so I guess that excludes most of Haydn symphonies then ?

and Britten's simple one.

[MrGongGong]

and Britten's simple one.

and this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHRPtzGWMNA

[cloughie]

What's a symphony orchestra?

...and why are some called Philharmonic?

...and when does a chamber orchestra become a symphony orchestra?

...and

[EdgeleyRob]

and this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHRPtzGWMNA

and Copland's short one.

[cloughie]

and Copland's short one.

...or his Dance one!