Symphony No. 6 in B minor, “Pathétique”, Op. 74

For symphony orchestra.

Composition date: 1893.

Movements:
1. Adagio—Allegro non troppo (B minor)
2. Allegro con grazia (D major)
3. Allegro molto vivace (G major)
4. Adagio lamentoso (B...Read more

For symphony orchestra.

Composition date: 1893.

Movements:
1. Adagio—Allegro non troppo (B minor)
2. Allegro con grazia (D major)
3. Allegro molto vivace (G major)
4. Adagio lamentoso (B minor)

The composer’s title is Pathétique. Dedicated to Vladimir Davydov. Premiered in Saint Petersburg on 16/28 October 1893, conducted by the composer. The second movement is in 5/4; the work ends with the slow finale Adagio lamentoso.

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