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gave the piece a mixed review, writing, "The symphony doesn't contain anything that cries out to be remembered." Despite this criticism, he nevertheless added, "But it is beautifully put together and explores a broad spectrum of emotions." The symphony was criticized by Andrew Clark of the
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