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Moscow (
Russian: Москва,
romanized: 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.
[1] 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)
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