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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.

Dvořák – Serenade for strings [analysis] – PART 2: movements 3, 4, and 5

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

A scherzo, the sweetest slow movement, and a brilliant finale.

Dvořák – Serenade for strings [analysis] – PART 1: movements 1 and 2

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

A milestone for every conductor: Dvořák’s Serenade for strings. The first part covers movements 1 and 2

Mozart Symphony n.40 K550 – Movements 2-3

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

The analysis of the 2nd and 3rd movements of Mozart’s 40th symphony

Conducting Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Jun 1, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Johannes Brahms: a conductor’s approach to Symphony n.1 ~ The first movement

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on May 23, 2020 | A walk in the score, Score analysis

Johannes Brahms: a conductor’s approach to Symphony n.1 ~ The introduction

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

A mass of life – Frederick Delius and Nietzsche’s masterpiece

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Mar 18, 2016 | A walk in the score

Siete canciones populares españolas

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Jan 19, 2016 | A walk in the score

Polo – meaning, lyrics and musical analysis

Last updated May 6, 2026 | Published on Jan 19, 2016 | 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

Dvořák – Serenade for strings [analysis] – PART 2: movements 3, 4, and 5

Dvořák – Serenade for strings [analysis] – PART 1: movements 1 and 2

Mozart Symphony n.40 K550 – Movements 2-3

Conducting Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

Johannes Brahms: a conductor’s approach to Symphony n.1 ~ The first movement

Johannes Brahms: a conductor’s approach to Symphony n.1 ~ The introduction

A mass of life – Frederick Delius and Nietzsche’s masterpiece

Siete canciones populares españolas

Polo – meaning, lyrics and musical analysis

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