Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 -- Little Russian (2nd version - 1880) by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky String Orchestra - Sheet Music
By Peter Ilyich TchaikovskyOne of Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky's (1840-1893) more joyful compositions, this Symphony No. 2 was highly regarded and successful from its premiere, which took place on February 7, 1873. Despite this initial success, the composer remained unsatisfied, substantially rewriting the opening movement and the finale. This second version from 1880, here offered, is the one more commonly performed today. Subtitled Little Russian, it was so called because it incorporated three Ukrainian folks songs at a time when Ukraine was frequently called Little Russia. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). Reprint edition.
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- String Orchestra
- Genres:
- Romantic Period Russian
- Composers:
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Publishers:
- LudwigMasters Publications
- UPC:
- 753625375038
- ISBN:
- 9781638870494
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Physical
- Musical forms:
- Symphony
- Artist:
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.5 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: AP.36-A572501
Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This edition: Kalmus Orchestra Library. Performance Music Ensemble; String Orchestra. Kalmus Orchestra Library. Score. LudwigMasters Publications #36-A572501. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-A572501).ISBN 9781638870494. UPC: 753625375038. English.
One of Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky's (1840-1893) more joyful compositions, this Symphony No. 2 was highly regarded and successful from its premiere, which took place on February 7, 1873. Despite this initial success, the composer remained unsatisfied, substantially rewriting the opening movement and the finale. This second version from 1880, here offered, is the one more commonly performed today. Subtitled Little Russian, it was so called because it incorporated three Ukrainian folks songs at a time when Ukraine was frequently called Little Russia. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). Reprint edition.
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