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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.

Mahler - Das Lied von der Erde - mov 3-4

Mahler – Das Lied von der Erde – Part 2

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

The journey into Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde continues with the analysis of the 3rd and 4th movements

Mahler - Das Lied von der Erde - mov 1-2

Mahler – Das Lied von der Erde – Part 1

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Jan 28, 2021 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

The analysis of the 1st and 2nd movements of one of the pinnacles of symphony writing: Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde.

Joseph Haydn – Symphony n.88 mov.1 [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Jan 21, 2021 | Score analysis, A walk in the score

Wittiness, humour, and masterful composing craftmanship are the key elements of Haydn’s symphony n.88, analyzed in this article.

Conducting Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade mov 2 analysis

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, 2nd movement [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Sep 7, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Hector Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique [analysis] 1st movement

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Aug 24, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Conducting Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Aug 24, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Conducting Ravel: Pavane pour une infante defunte

Conducting Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Aug 17, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Conducting Schubert 8 “Unfinished” Symphony [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Aug 10, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Beethoven: Symphony n.2 op.36 - Analysis

Conducting Beethoven Symphony n.2 Movement 1 [analysis]

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Aug 3, 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

Mahler – Das Lied von der Erde – Part 2

Mahler – Das Lied von der Erde – Part 1

Joseph Haydn – Symphony n.88 mov.1 [analysis]

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, 2nd movement [analysis]

Hector Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique [analysis] 1st movement

Conducting Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Conducting Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte

Conducting Schubert 8 “Unfinished” Symphony [analysis]

Conducting Beethoven Symphony n.2 Movement 1 [analysis]

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