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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 Schubert Symphony 5 - part 2 [analysis]

Schubert Symphony n.5 – Part 2 [ANALYSIS]

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

The analysis of the 3rd and 4th movements of Schubert’s charming symphony n.5

Conducting Schubert Symphony 5 - part 1 [analysis]

Schubert Symphony n.5 – Part 1 [ANALYSIS]

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

The lighthearted and harmonically subtle 5th symphony of Franz Schubert: its first and second movements are the subject of this post.

Mahler - Das Lied von der Erde - Movements 5 and 6 - analysis

Mahler – Das Lied von der Erde – Part 3

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

The last article on Das Lied von der Erde, covering the final two movements of this magnificent Mahler’s Symphony

Beethoven: Symphony n.4 – mov.1 [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Oct 20, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet Overture [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Oct 15, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Conducting Revueltas: Sensemayá [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Oct 8, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Conducting Janacek - Taras Bulba Andrei's death

Conducting Janáček: Taras Bulba – Death of Andrei [analysis]

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

Conducting Dvořák: Symphony n.7 Mov.1 [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Sep 22, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Beethoven Symphony n.7, Mov. 1 [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Sep 17, 2020 | 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

Schubert Symphony n.5 – Part 2 [ANALYSIS]

Schubert Symphony n.5 – Part 1 [ANALYSIS]

Mahler – Das Lied von der Erde – Part 3

Beethoven: Symphony n.4 – mov.1 [analysis]

Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet Overture [analysis]

Conducting Revueltas: Sensemayá [analysis]

Conducting Janáček: Taras Bulba – Death of Andrei [analysis]

Conducting Dvořák: Symphony n.7 Mov.1 [analysis]

Beethoven Symphony n.7, Mov. 1 [analysis]

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