Symphony no. 6 “Pathétique” / Overture “Hamlet”

Album by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky & London Symphony Orchestra & Philharmonia Orchestra & Igor Markevitch

Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, also known as the 'Pathétique,' is the final symphony composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1893. This work is noted for its emotional depth and innovative structure, featuring a somber opening, a waltz-like second movement in 5/4 time, a vigorous march-like third movement, and concluding with a poignant adagio lamentoso finale.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": I. Adagio – Allegro non troppo
    18:44
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": II. Allegro con grazia
    7:39
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": III. Allegro molto vivace
    9:27
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": IV. Finale. Adagio lamentoso – Andante
    10:01
  5. 5.
    Hamlet, Op. 67a: Fantasy-Overture
    18:27

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