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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.

Schreker – Der Schatzgräber Interlude

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Jun 3, 2021 | Score analysis, A walk in the score

The luscious interlude from Schreker’s Der Schatzgräber is a gripping symphonic page rich in tempo changes and harmonic shifts

Puccini – Manon Lescaut Intermezzo

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on May 27, 2021 | Score analysis, A walk in the score

The Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut is one of the most powerful symphonic pages in the repertoire. Conducting-wise the trickiest aspect is the art of rubato.

Beethoven – Egmont Ouverture

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on May 20, 2021 | Score analysis, A walk in the score

Beethoven’s Egmont Overture remains one of his most popular works. Taking after the Dutch hero depicted in Goethe’s play, Beethoven gives us another musical portray of his political views

Franz Liszt: Dante Symphony – Part 2

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Apr 8, 2021 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Franz Liszt: Dante Symphony – Part 1

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Apr 1, 2021 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Wagner – Tannhäuser Overture [ANALYSIS]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Mar 25, 2021 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Mendelssohn - Symphony 4 Italian - Movement 3-4

Mendelssohn – Italian Symphony – Part 2 [ANALYSIS]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Mar 18, 2021 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Mendelssohn - Symphony 4 Italian - Movement 1-2

Mendelssohn – Italian Symphony – Part 1 [ANALYSIS]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Mar 11, 2021 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Mozart – Don Giovanni Ouverture [ANALYSIS]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Mar 4, 2021 | Score analysis, A walk in the score

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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

Schreker – Der Schatzgräber Interlude

Puccini – Manon Lescaut Intermezzo

Beethoven – Egmont Ouverture

Franz Liszt: Dante Symphony – Part 2

Franz Liszt: Dante Symphony – Part 1

Wagner – Tannhäuser Overture [ANALYSIS]

Mendelssohn – Italian Symphony – Part 2 [ANALYSIS]

Mendelssohn – Italian Symphony – Part 1 [ANALYSIS]

Mozart – Don Giovanni Ouverture [ANALYSIS]

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