For symphony orchestra.

Composition date: 1875.

Movements:
1. Introduzione e Allegro . Moderato assai (Tempo di marcia funebre) (D minor) — Allegro brillante (D major)
2. Alla tedesca .... Read more

For symphony orchestra.

Composition date: 1875.

Movements:
1. Introduzione e Allegro . Moderato assai (Tempo di marcia funebre) (D minor) — Allegro brillante (D major)
2. Alla tedesca . Allegro moderato e semplice (B-flat major)
3. Andante . Andante elegiaco (D minor)
4. Scherzo . Allegro vivo (B minor)
5. Finale . Allegro con fuoco (Tempo di polacca) (D major)

The only one of Tchaikovsky’s six completed numbered symphonies in a major key and in five movements. Dedicated to Vladimir Shilovsky. The unofficial nickname Polish refers to the polonaise character of the finale.

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