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Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Score and Parts

$550.00 USD

Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Score and Parts

Name: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Score and Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A190102
Price: 550.00 USD
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By Sergei Rachmaninoff, ed./ arr. Clinton Nieweg/ Christopher Morgan

Item: 36-A190102

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The premiere of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 was conducted by the composer himself in Saint Petersburg on February 8, 1908. The score is dedicated to Sergei Taneyev, a Russian composer, teacher, theorist, author, and pupil of Tchaikovsky. Alongside his Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3, this work remains one of the composer’s best-known compositions. Instrumentation: 3(3rd dPicc).3(3rd dEH).2+BCl.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3-4): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Nieweg Performance Editions - Kalmus

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 679360618875

SKU: 36-A190102

Instrumentation: 3(3rd dPicc).3(3rd dEH).2+BCl.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3-4): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian pianist, conductor, and composer whose works define the late Romantic orchestral canon. His symphonies, concertos, and solo piano works combine lyrical melody with harmonic sophistication and explore profound emotional depths. Rachmaninoff's influence on orchestration and his approach to writing for strings remain central to how conductors and composers think about the instrument.

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Why we love this

This symphony sits at the heart of the Romantic orchestral repertoire and rewards the ensemble that commits to its long, singing melodic lines and intricate harmonic architecture. The work's dramatic arc and orchestral color allow musicians at strong community and university levels to hear themselves play music of genuine substance. Rachmaninoff's writing for strings creates a foundation that lets wind and brass voices shine against a full harmonic fabric.

What to expect

Yearning and introspective, with moments of passionate intensity and sweeping orchestral grandeur. The symphony moves between intimate chamber-like textures and full orchestral statements, creating an emotional journey that feels both personal and universal.

Who it's for

Orchestras with strong string sections and secure wind principals who are ready for music of Romantic depth and technical sophistication. This work suits university orchestras, advanced community ensembles, and regional orchestras preparing for a full concert season.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the long melodic lines as though singing them; Rachmaninoff's themes demand breath and phrasing across phrases that may span measures of rest for individual instruments.
Balance the percussion carefully, particularly timp rolls and suspended cymbals, which can overwhelm the string texture if not managed with restraint.
Establish clear section rehearsals by movement before attempting full orchestra runs; the brass and woodwind doublings require precision alignment with the string foundation.
Pay close attention to dynamic gradations within sustained passages; Rachmaninoff marks many subtle shifts that create forward motion without tempo change.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece work for a Romantic orchestra concert, ideally on a program with other Russian composers or as the emotional anchor of a season-opening concert. The symphony's substantial length (approximately 50 minutes) works best as the main event rather than paired with lightweight contemporary works.