Symphony No. 9

Known as "The Great" C major symphony, this string orchestra arrangement remains faithful to the original yet is accessible with minimal shifting. From the first downbeat of the energetic Allegro ma non troppo, brisk momentum maintains a steady gallop that oscillates between triple and duple rhythms, often building in ebullient rising scales. Portions of the original development are included before a grand return to a restatement of the Andante theme at the end.