- Written between 1951-52, Symphony No. 4 is the most compact of Wirén’s four symphonies, running under 20 minutes.
- *Despite being labeled “No. 4,” Symphony No. 4 represents Wirén’s third published symphony (he withdrew the first symphony he wrote as a student).
- Symphony No. 4 consists of three movements:
- Tempo moderato
- Molto vivace
- Tempo moderato
- Symphony No. 4 premiered in 1952 on Swedish Radio, conducted by Sten Frykberg.1
Sources
- Wikipedia contributors, “Symphony No. 4 (Wirén),” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, accessed March 21, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Symphony_No._4_(Wir%C3%A9n)&oldid=1250232899.
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