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Symphony 6 in A minor "Tragic" (1903-1904) in four movements for orchestra


1. Allegro, but not too
2. Scherzo. Wuchtig
3. Andante moderato
4. Finale. Allegro moderato - Allegro energetic

Workforce: piccolo, 4 flutes (3 and 4 also piccolo), 4 oboes (3 and 4 also English horn), English horn, clarinet, clarinets 4 (4 also bass clarinet), 4 bassoons, contrabassoon, 8 horns , 6 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba, timpani, glockenspiel, bells, tom-toms, bells, hammer, xylophone, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, snare drum, tambourine, whip, castanets, celesta, 2 harps, strings
First performance: Essen , Stadttheater (Städtische Bühnen), May 27, 1906

Registration 28.05.2009 - Royal Festival Hall, London
Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen

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