Maslanka, David: Allegro molto

Finale from Symphony No. 2

The exhilarating finale of David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 2 bursts with relentless energy and sweeping emotion. Structured in sonata form, this movement features three broad themes, a development based primarily on themes one and three, a partial recapitulation, and a brief coda. Each theme weaves together bold melodic statements and dynamic development, progressing toward an electrifying culmination of rhythmic drive and soaring power. Demanding both precision and endurance from the players, this finale captures Maslanka’s signature blend of intensity and transcendence—an unforgettable conclusion to a landmark work in the wind band repertoire.