Moscow (Tchaikovsky)


Moscow 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, 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, harp and strings.

Structure

  1. Introduction and chorus. Andante religioso
  2. Arioso. Moderato con moto
  3. Chorus. Allegro
  4. Monologue and chorus. Moderato – Largo
  5. Arioso. Andante molto sostenuto
  6. Finale. Moderato con moto