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Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6

9 November 2007 by Edward Solomon Leave a Comment

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There is no question that Tchaikovsky’s last symphony contains some of the most challenging, yet also some of the most rewarding music for the orchestral trombone section. The writing is consistently idiomatic and well thought out. The trombones and tuba have plenty of opportunities to shine in both loud and soft dynamics.

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