Symphony No. 3 (Rimsky-Korsakov)

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Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 32, was composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov between 1866 and 1873, and revised in 1886.

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History

Rimsky-Korsakov composed his Third Symphony between 1866 and 1873. It premiered in St. Petersburg in 1874, and, despite praise from César Cui, was received rather lukewarmly by the audience. Tchaikovsky heard it subsequently, and described it as too academic. [1] The composer himself considered it weak in some parts, and in 1886, he revised it, having done the same with his First Symphony. With the benefit of hindsight and composing experience, the first movement became some three minutes longer; the other movements also saw changes. [1] The second movement is in 5/4 time. [1] It was published in 1888.

Structure

The symphony is divided into four movements:

1866 - 1873 version:

1886 version: [2]

It is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, one tuba, timpani, and strings.

Further reading

References

  1. 1 2 3 "1863-1886: Rimsky-Korsakov: Symphony No. 3 in C major Op. 32, age 22". Gary D. Lloyd - Piano Lessons. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
  2. ↑ See IMSLP for Score
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