Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky :: Symphony No.2, op.17, TH 25b, C minor (Little Russian; Ukrainian)
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Tchaikovsky, Piotr Ilyich
1840-1893
(b nr Votkinsk, north-eastern Russia, 25 April/7 May 1840; d St Petersburg, 25 Oct/6 Nov 1893). Russian
Symphony No.2, op.17, TH 25b, C minor (Little Russian;
Ukrainian) <1872; rev 1879–1880>
Ukrainian) <1872; rev 1879–1880>
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Second version, 1879-80 (the original longer version of 1872 may be found at imslp.org).
The clarinets in the last movement are in C.
Known as Little Russian because of its use of Ukrainian folksongs. In Czarist times, Ukraine was referred to as "Little Russia." The term began to gain a derogatory sense only after Tchaikovsky's death, and now might be considered offensive to Ukrainians.
Tbn & tuba in mvts 1 & 4 only; perc in mvt 4 only.
The clarinets in the last movement are in C.
Known as Little Russian because of its use of Ukrainian folksongs. In Czarist times, Ukraine was referred to as "Little Russia." The term began to gain a derogatory sense only after Tchaikovsky's death, and now might be considered offensive to Ukrainians.
Tbn & tuba in mvts 1 & 4 only; perc in mvt 4 only.
I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro vivo
II. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato
III. Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace
IV. Finale: Moderato assai - Allegro vivo
II. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato
III. Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace
IV. Finale: Moderato assai - Allegro vivo