Symphony No. 5The motto theme of this symphony is variated throughout the entire symphony. The first example of this is in the first movement by the clarinet accompanied by strings. It is in e minor which sets the tone for the piece and foreshadows to the parallel key of the theme in the finale. Another unique example of theme and variation is the end of the third movement where hemiola is used as a transition but also references the motto theme.
This idea of theme and variation is often explored by Tchaikovsky such as his Rococo Variations for cello and his Suite No. 3, Op. 55.
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E Minor Theme
Hemiola Variation
E Major Variation
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Havah Nagilah |
In Havah Nagilah, the theme is also stated in the first few seconds of the piece. However, unlike Symphony No. 5, instead of key variations, the theme has tempo variations. As heard in the recording, when the singers reach the C section, they increase their dynamic level and are much more liberal in the tempo.
There is a slight variation to the theme in the C section because although the tonality remains the same. C section (1:10) and repeated (2:26).
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