Symphony No. 2 (Kalinnikov)

The Symphony No. 2 in A major by Russian composer Vasily Kalinnikov was composed from 1895–1897 and first published in 1901. The symphony is dedicated to Alexander Winogradsky.

Instrumentation
The symphony is scored for:


 * Woodwinds:
 * piccolo
 * 2 flutes
 * 2 oboes (2nd also cor anglais)
 * 2 clarinets (A)
 * 2 bassoons


 * Brass:
 * 4 horns
 * 2 trumpets (D)
 * 3 trombones
 * tuba


 * Percussion:
 * timpani


 * Strings:
 * harp (second movement only)
 * violins I, II
 * violas
 * cellos
 * double basses

Form
A typical performance lasts around 40 minutes. The work is in four movements:

1. Moderato – Allegro non troppo (A major)

2. Andante cantabile (F-sharp minor)

3. Allegro scherzando (D major)

4. Andante cantabile – Allegro vivo (D minor – A major)