for large orchestra
mein Adagio (Symphonie 2) widme ich Herrn Paul Collaer, Brüssel – dem großen Musiker und wunderbaren Menschen [“I dedicate my Adagio (Symphony 2) to Mr Paul Collaer, Brussels – the great musician and wonderful person”] (Karl Amadeus Hartmann, 1949)
Originally part of the symphonic suite “Vita nova” for orchestra and speaker (1943), reworked as Symphony No. 2 (1945/46)
Performance duration: 17′
First performance: September, 10 1950, Donaueschingen, Symphonieorchester des Südwestfunks (Conductor: Hans Rosbaud)