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Tchaikovsky – Serenade for strings [ANALYSIS]

An analysis of Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for strings, a cornerstone of the repertoire and a piece that every conductor must face at one point or another

Mieczysław Karłowicz – Serenade for strings

The Serenade for strings of Mieczysław Karłowicz has gained its spot in the repertoire. Winking at Tchaikovsky and Dvořák, this serenade, with its beautiful melodies, is fun to play and to listen to.

Gabriel Fauré – Pelléas et Mélisande Prelude [ANALYSIS]

The Prelude to Fauré ‘s Pelléas et Mélisande is imbued with the gentleness and drama of the characters . Rich in orchestration, it’s a gorgeous page where the main challenge for a conductor lies in the subtleties of the constant push-and-pull

Béla Bartók – Romanian Folk Dances

Embued in the richness of the folk tunes of Hungary, Bartók’s Rumanian Folk Dances are an orchestral miniature firmly set in the repertoire, often appearing in conducting auditions and competitions.

Conducting Rachmaninov piano concerto n.2 - movement 1 - analysis

Rachmaninov – Piano concerto n.2 mov. 1 [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Nov 6, 2020 | Score analysis, A walk in the score

The luscious, passionate melody that sweeps you away; the virtuoso parts interlaced with the orchestra; and the challenges of accompanying a soloist.

Conducting Haydn Symphony n.104 “London” [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Nov 5, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Friend of Mozart and teacher of Beethoven; popular to the point the King of England bowed to him; father of the symphony. We’re talking about Joseph Haydn and his last symphony.

Conducting Mozart Symphony K504 “Prague” – 1st mov. [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Oct 29, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Part of the major repertoire for any conductor, the “Prague” symphony is challenging in many ways: tempo, harmony, counterpoint.

Schumann Symphony n.3

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Sep 26, 2015 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

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A walk in the score Articles

Tchaikovsky – Serenade for strings [ANALYSIS]

Mieczysław Karłowicz – Serenade for strings

Gabriel Fauré – Pelléas et Mélisande Prelude [ANALYSIS]

Béla Bartók – Romanian Folk Dances

Rachmaninov – Piano concerto n.2 mov. 1 [analysis]

Conducting Haydn Symphony n.104 “London” [analysis]

Conducting Mozart Symphony K504 “Prague” – 1st mov. [analysis]

Schumann Symphony n.3

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