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  1. Jun-07-2007, 02:17 #1
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    Manfred symphony by Tchaikovsky

    Hi does anyone know why the
    "Manfred" symphony is called that? Any special reason?
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  2. Jun-07-2007, 05:07 #2
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    Hi,
    It is based on the poem Manfred by Lord Byron, which also inspired Schumann.
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  3. Jun-08-2007, 01:47 #3
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    Do you know what the poem is about?
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    Wikipedia to the rescue:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred
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  5. Jun-11-2007, 01:11 #5
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    Sounds kind of freaky if you get into all the supernatural stuff.
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