Suite No.2, Op.53 (Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich)
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Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.(1884). Plate 5862.
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General Information
| Work Title | Suite No.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative Title | Suite caractéristique |
| Composer | Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich |
|---|---|
| Opus/Catalogue Number | Op.53, TH 32 |
| Number of Movements/Sections | 5 |
| Average Duration | 37 minutes |
| Year/Date of Composition | 1883 |
| First Performance | Moscow, 4/16 February 1884 |
| Year of First Publication | 1884 |
| Dedication | Praskovya Vladimirovna Tchaikovskaya (1864–1956) |
| Genre | Other symphonic pieces |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Clarinets (C, A), 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns (F), 3 Trumpets (C, E), 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Tambourine, Triangle, Cymbals, Bass Drum, 4 Accordions, Harp, Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses |
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Section Listing
- Jeu de sons. Andantino un poco rubato–Allegro molto vivace (C major, 427 bars)
- Valse. Moderato. Tempo di Valse (A major, 355 bars)
- Scherzo burlesque. Vivace con spirito (E major, 382 bars)
- Rêves d'enfant. Andante molto sostenuto (A minor, 136 bars)
- Danse baroque (Style Dargomigsky). Vivacissimo (C major, 306 bars)
Version History
- Composed for orchestra, 1883
- Arranged for piano 4 hands by Tchaikovsky (movts.2 to 5) and Aleksandra Hubert (movt.1), 1883
Publication History
Full Score:
- Moscow: P. Jurgenson, 1884. 185 pages. Plate 5862
Arrangement for Piano 4 hands (Tchaikovsky/Hubert):
- Moscow: P. Jurgenson, 1884. 93 pages. Plate 5864


