Symphony in B-flat (Chausson)
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Ernest Chausson's Symphony in B-flat major, Op. 20, his only symphony, was written in 1890 and is often considered his masterpiece.
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It was first performed on 18 April 1891 at a concert of the Société Nationale de Musique conducted by the composer. As with César Franck's Symphony in D minor, the critics were divided.
It was dedicated to the French painter and art collector Henry Lerolle.[1]