Moscow (Russian: Москва / Moskva) is a cantata composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1883 for the coronation of Alexander III of Russia, to a Russian libretto by Apollon Maykov. It is scored for mezzo-soprano, baritone, mixed chorus (SATB), 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, harp and strings.
Structure
- Introduction and chorus. Andante religioso (A major)
- Arioso. Moderato con moto (D major)
- Chorus. Allegro (D major)
- Monologue and chorus. Moderato – Largo (B minor)
- Arioso. Andante molto sostenuto (E-flat minor)
- Finale. Moderato con moto (D major)
References
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