Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 Pathetique

The brooding melancholy that pervades many of Tchaikovsky’s compositions is perhaps most concentrated in his Symphony No. 6, the “Pathétique,” a remarkably innovative, highly personal, and deeply emotional work. A perennial concert favorite since its premiere in 1893, this symphony is also characterized by two of the composer’s most consistent and memorable his effortless melodic invention and superb orchestration.
This miniature-score edition of the work is complete in all respects, containing the original instrumentation with bar-numbered movements. Reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition, it is ideal for study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall — an affordable, high-quality, conveniently sized volume that will be the edition of choice for music students and music lovers alike.