Manfred symphony by Tchaikovsky

[janny108]

Hi does anyone know why the
"Manfred" symphony is called that? Any special reason?
Jan

 

[Art Rock]

Hi,
It is based on the poem Manfred by Lord Byron, which also inspired Schumann.

 

[janny108]

Do you know what the poem is about?
Jan

 

[Art Rock]

Wikipedia to the rescue:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred

 

[janny108]

Sounds kind of freaky if you get into all the supernatural stuff.
Jan