Symphony No.2, Op.17 (Tchaikovsky, Pyotr)

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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
1st version (1872)
I. Andante sostenuto–Allegro comodo (C minor, 486 bars)
II. Andante marciale quasi Moderato (E♭ major, 179 bars)
III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace (C minor, 481 bars)
IV. Finale. Moderato assai—Allegro vivo (C major, 993 bars)
2nd version (1879–80)
I. Andante sostenuto–Allegro vivo (C minor, 368 bars)
II. Andantino marziale quasi Moderato (E♭ major, 179 bars)
III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace (C minor, 482 bars)
IV. Finale. Moderato assai—Allegro vivo (C major, 847 bars)
Composition Year 1st version — 1872
2nd version — 1879–80
Genre Categories Symphonies; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For 2 pianos (arr)

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Performances

Sheet Music

Full Scores

1st version (1872)

 I. Andante sostenuto—Allegro comodo
#36733 - 1.33MB, 72 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 18284×⇩ - P.davydov

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 II. Andante marziale, quasi moderato
#36734 - 0.38MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 7365×⇩ - P.davydov

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 III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace
#36735 - 0.50MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 5778×⇩ - P.davydov

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 IV. Finale. Moderato assai—Allegro vivo
#36736 - 1.17MB, 67 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 11332×⇩ - P.davydov

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P.davydov (2009/8/10)

Editor Brett Langston
Publisher. Info. Tchaikovsky Research, 2007. Plate TH-025A
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2nd version (1879–80)

 Complete Score
#62418 - 33.05MB, 157 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 4852×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2010/4/23)

Editor Fritz Oeser (1912-1982)
Publisher. Info. Wiesbaden: Brucknerverlag, n.d.(ca.1949)
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 I. Andante sostenuto—Allegro vivo
#00680 - 4.11MB, 55 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 4539×⇩ - Feldmahler

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 II. Andantino marziale quasi moderato
#00681 - 1.44MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 2546×⇩ - Feldmahler

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 III. Scherzo. Allego molto vivace
#00682 - 2.54MB, 31 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 2394×⇩ - Feldmahler

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 IV. Finale. Moderato assai—Allegro vivo
#00683 - 4.77MB, 60 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 3709×⇩ - Feldmahler

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Feldmahler (2006/3/06)

Editor Igor Belza (1904-1994)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, 1946
Reprinted Mineola: Dover Publications, 1992
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Parts

2nd version (1879–80)

 Piccolo
#38160 - 0.49MB, 8 (2-9) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4764×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/27)

⇒ 13 more: Flute 1, 2 • Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭, C) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (F) • Horn 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Cymbals/Bass Drum/Tam-Tam • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos / Basses

 Flute 1, 2
#38161 - 2.07MB, 14 (2-15), 14 (2-15) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6281×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Oboe 1, 2
#38162 - 1.56MB, 12 (2-13), 12 (2-13) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4581×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭, C)
#38163 - 2.14MB, 17, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6621×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#38164 - 2.01MB, 14 (2-15), 14 (2-15) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5096×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Horn 1, 2 (F)
#38165 - 1.42MB, 12 (2-13), 12 (2-13) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7441×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Horn 3, 4 (F)
#38166 - 1.21MB, 10 (2-11), 10 (2-11) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4231×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (C)
#38167 - 0.87MB, 8 (2-9), 8 (2-9) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5425×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#38168 - 1.45MB, 6, 6, 6, 6 (all #2-7) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6642×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Timpani, Cymbals/Bass Drum/Tam-Tam
#38169 - 0.70MB, 9, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5290×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/27)

 Violins I
#38170 - 1.44MB, 18 (2-19) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9329×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Violins II
#38171 - 1.32MB, 18 (2-19) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5794×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Violas
#38172 - 1.20MB, 18 (2-19) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5587×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Cellos / Basses
#26953 - 1.86MB, 22 (2-23) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8142×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/19)

Publisher. Info. St. Petersburg: Bessel, n.d.(1881). Plate 379.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

2nd version (1879–80)

For Piano 4 hands (Tchaikovsky)

 Complete score
#23301 - 5.36MB, 92 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1833×⇩ - P.davydov

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Publisher. Info. St. Petersburg: Bessel, n.d.(1881). Plate 380
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Misc. Notes 2nd version (1879). Plate number from original version (1873) retained.
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IV. Finale

For 2 Pianos (Schaefer)

 Piano 1
#63940 - 1.03MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 509×⇩ - Bryan P. C. C.

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 Piano 2
#63941 - 0.77MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 287×⇩ - Bryan P. C. C.

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Arranger Aleksandr Schaefer (1866–1914)
Publisher. Info. St. Peterburg: W. Bessel et Cie., n.d.(ca.1906). Plate 5017.
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General Information

Work Title Symphony No.2
Alternative. Title "Little Russian"
Name Translations Симфония № 2; Symphonie nº 2 de Tchaïkovski; Symphony No. 2; 第2號交響曲; Sinfonia n.º 2; Simfonia núm. 2; 2. Sinfonie; Sinfonia n. 2; Symfónia č. 2; Симфонія № 2; 交響曲第2番; Sinfonía n.º 2; הסימפוניה השנייה של צ'ייקובסקי; Giao hưởng số 2; ซิมโฟนีหมายเลข 2; السيمفونيه رقم 2; Symfoni nr. 2; 교향곡 2번; Симфонија бр. 2 (Чајковски); 2-a Simfonio (Ĉajkovskij)
Name Aliases Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17, "Little Russian"; Little Russian; Sinfonía n.º 2 en do menor, Op. 17; Pequeña Rusia
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 300858500; BNF: 13910155w
Composer Tchaikovsky, Pyotr
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.17, TH 25
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IPT 128
Key C minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
1st version (1872)
I. Andante sostenuto–Allegro comodo (C minor, 486 bars)
II. Andante marciale quasi Moderato (E♭ major, 179 bars)
III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace (C minor, 481 bars)
IV. Finale. Moderato assai—Allegro vivo (C major, 993 bars)
2nd version (1879–80)
I. Andante sostenuto–Allegro vivo (C minor, 368 bars)
II. Andantino marziale quasi Moderato (E♭ major, 179 bars)
III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace (C minor, 482 bars)
IV. Finale. Moderato assai—Allegro vivo (C major, 847 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1st version — 1872
2nd version — 1879–80
First Performance. 1st version — Moscow, 26 January/7 February 1873
2nd version — St. Petersburg, 31 January/12 February 1881
First Publication. 1st version — 1873 (piano 4-hand arrangement only)
2nd version — 1881
Dedication To the Moscow Section of the Imperial Russian Muscial Society
Average DurationAvg. Duration 1st version — 40 minutes
2nd version — 33 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets (B♭, C), 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns (F), 2 Trumpets (C), 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Cymbals, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses
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Version History

  • Composed for orchestra, 1872 (= 1st version)
  • Arranged for piano 4 hands by Tchaikovsky, 1873 (= 1st version)
  • Orchestral score revised by Tchaikovsky, 1879–80 (= 2nd version)
  • Arrangement for piano 4 hands revised by Tchaikovsky, 1879–80 (= 2nd version)

Publication History

1st version (1872):

  • Full Score:
    • Moscow: Muzgiz, 1954 (in vol. 15B of Polnoe sobranie sochinenii, p.167–298) — extracts only
  • Arrangement for Piano 4 hands (Tchaikovsky):

2nd version (1879–80):

  • Full Score:
    • St. Petersburg: W. Bessel, 1881. 179 pages. Plate 379
  • Arrangement for Piano 4 hands (Tchaikovsky):
    • St. Petersburg: W. Bessel, 1881. 91 pages. Plate 380
Symphonies by Pyotr Tchaikovsky
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