Symphony No. 5

Album by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Bernard Haitink

Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64, is the fifth symphony by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composed in 1888. The work is a large-scale Romantic symphony characterised by sweeping melodies, rich orchestration and a recurring motto that unifies its movements, representing a mature point in Tchaikovsky's symphonic output and occupying a prominent place in the Romantic orchestral repertoire.
First released: 1975

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: I. Andante - Allegro con anima
    15:20
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: II. Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza - Moderato con anima
    15:21
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: III. Valse: Allegro moderato
    6:32
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: IV. Finale: Andante maestoso - Allegro vivace
    13:11

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