I have shortlisted the following works, as I believe they are

representative of the continuation of the 19th century symphonic

tradition in the early 20th century. I have considered elements such as
form, orchestration, harmonic idiom and early 20th century critical
opinion.

Symphony No. 1 in a Flat Major, Op. 55 by Elgar

Symphony No. 5, Mahler
Symphony No. 2, Rachmaninof

Elgar Symphony No. 1 in A Flat Major, Op. 55 (1907-8)

Elgars first symphony is an example of continuation of the 19th century

symphonic tradition, in its form, standard orchestration and critical
acclaim. Reviews from the 1908 premiere liken the symphony to
Brahms and Beethoven. The

Rachmaninof Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 (1908)