Symphony No.2 in C minor, Op. 17

Movements:
1. Andante sostenuto — Allegro vivo (C minor)
2. Andantino marziale, quasi Moderato (E-flat major)
3. Scherzo . Allegro molto vivace (C minor)
4. Finale . Moderato assai — Allegro...Read more

Movements:
1. Andante sostenuto — Allegro vivo (C minor)
2. Andantino marziale, quasi Moderato (E-flat major)
3. Scherzo . Allegro molto vivace (C minor)
4. Finale . Moderato assai — Allegro vivo (C major)

The first version dates from 1872; a substantial revision followed in December 1879–January 1880. Dedicated to the Moscow branch of the Russian Musical Society. The nickname Little Russian is not the composer’s own; it refers to the Ukrainian folk tunes used in the symphony.

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