Composer changes finale to loud expression of suffering (5)

I believe the answer is:

grief

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'suffering' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for grief that I've seen before include "Intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one" , "sad state" , "Suffering" , "Misery" , "Distress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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