Marche Slave, Op. 31
By Peter Tchaikovsky Item: 36-A217102This item is not available for purchase
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Marche Slave, Op. 31, ("Slavonic March") was first performed in Moscow in November 1876. It is a rousing patriotic work based on Serbian and Russian folk themes. Tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the piece specifically for a concert to benefit Serb soldiers wounded while fighting (with help from Russian volunteers) against the Ottoman Empire. Hence, the title declared it a march for all Slavs rather than simply for Russians. Though relatively brief, the piece includes a number of distinct moods; bright, festive passages contrast with ominous ones. At several moments, different sections of the orchestra carry their own melodies at the same time, creating a layered effect.
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| Composed by: | Peter Tchaikovsky |
| Ensemble: | Full Orchestra |
| Format: | Score & Parts |
| Instrumentation: | Full Orchestra |
| Item Number: | 36-A217102 |
| UPC: | 654690645685 |
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