Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony
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Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony, often nicknamed the "Little Russian," is an early orchestral work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky that is notable for its use of Ukrainian folk melodies and its energetic, nationalistic character.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony canonical | 2 |
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Target entity: Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony Context triple: [Tchaikovsky's Third Symphony, precededBy, Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony]
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Tchaikovsky's Third Symphony
Tchaikovsky's Third Symphony is a five-movement orchestral work notable for its unusual structure, predominantly dance-like character, and bright, optimistic tone compared to many of the composer's later symphonies.
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Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2
Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2, also known in the ballet world as "Ballet Imperial," is a grand, classically styled ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Tchaikovsky’s Second Piano Concerto, evoking the opulence of the Imperial Russian ballet tradition.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2, commonly known as "A London Symphony," is Ralph Vaughan Williams's orchestral work that vividly evokes the atmosphere and character of early 20th-century London.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a large-scale orchestral work by British composer Peter Maxwell Davies, reflecting his distinctive modernist style and inventive approach to symphonic form.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a complex, rhythmically intricate orchestral work by American composer Elliott Carter that reflects his mature modernist style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony Target entity description: Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony, often nicknamed the "Little Russian," is an early orchestral work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky that is notable for its use of Ukrainian folk melodies and its energetic, nationalistic character.
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A.
Tchaikovsky's Third Symphony
Tchaikovsky's Third Symphony is a five-movement orchestral work notable for its unusual structure, predominantly dance-like character, and bright, optimistic tone compared to many of the composer's later symphonies.
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B.
Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2
Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2, also known in the ballet world as "Ballet Imperial," is a grand, classically styled ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Tchaikovsky’s Second Piano Concerto, evoking the opulence of the Imperial Russian ballet tradition.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2, commonly known as "A London Symphony," is Ralph Vaughan Williams's orchestral work that vividly evokes the atmosphere and character of early 20th-century London.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a mid-20th-century symphonic work by British composer Malcolm Arnold, noted for its vivid orchestration and blend of lyrical and energetic, often sardonic, character.
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E.
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a complex, rhythmically intricate orchestral work by American composer Elliott Carter that reflects his mature modernist style.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | symphony ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Little Russian
NERFINISHED
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Symphony No. 2 in C minor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| approximateDuration | 35–40 minutes ⓘ |
| catalogueIn | Tchaikovsky symphonies ⓘ |
| composer | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compositionEndYear | 1872 ⓘ |
| compositionStartYear | 1872 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Russian Empire ⓘ |
| era | late 19th century ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceCity | Moscow NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceCountry | Russian Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceDate | 1873-02-07 ⓘ |
| followedBy | Tchaikovsky's Third Symphony NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMovement |
I. Andante sostenuto – Allegro vivo
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II. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato ⓘ III. Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace NERFINISHED ⓘ IV. Finale: Moderato assai – Allegro vivo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | one of Tchaikovsky's earliest successful symphonies ⓘ |
| key | C minor ⓘ |
| languageOfFolkThemes | Ukrainian ⓘ |
| movementCount | 4 ⓘ |
| nationalisticCharacter | Russian ⓘ |
| nicknameOrigin | use of Ukrainian ("Little Russian") folk tunes ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
energetic character
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extensive use of Ukrainian folk melodies ⓘ nationalistic tone ⓘ |
| numberInSeries | 2 ⓘ |
| opusNumber | Op. 17 ⓘ |
| orchestration | standard late-Romantic symphony orchestra ⓘ |
| period | Romantic ⓘ |
| precededBy | Tchaikovsky's First Symphony NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereConductor | Nikolai Rubinstein NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereVenue | Moscow NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| revisedVersionCompletionYear | 1880 ⓘ |
| revisedVersionConductor | Eduard Nápravník NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| revisedVersionPremiereCity | Saint Petersburg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| revisedVersionPremiereCountry | Russian Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| revisedVersionPremiereYear | 1881 ⓘ |
| structure | four-movement symphonic form ⓘ |
| style | Russian nationalism in music ⓘ |
| themeSource |
Ukrainian folk song "Down by Mother Volga"
NERFINISHED
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Ukrainian folk song "Spin, O My Spinner" NERFINISHED ⓘ Ukrainian folk song "The Crane" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesFolkMaterialFrom |
Ukraine
NERFINISHED
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Ukrainian folk songs ⓘ |
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