
Pros:
Built from unbelievably powerful and memorable melodies, expanding on them in a methodical yet emotive way as it progresses
Instrumentation is, unsurprisingly, brimming with detail and heart, playing thunderous bass and serene woodwinds off of one another beautifully
Wonderfully cinematic and storied, carrying the listener along a vivid journey of emotions and harmonic flourishes
Cons:
Meanders somewhat in its second half, momentarily losing sight of its melodic centre
Occasional abrupt mood switches can disrupt the piece's momentum
Best: IV. Allegro con fuoco
Worst: III. Scherzo molto vivace
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