The theme of the finale of this work is scored for alternating first and second violins, and is often known as the "desperation" theme.
The theme of the finale of this work is scored for alternating first and second violins, and is often known as the "desperation" theme. The third movement begins with a fast pitter-patter of triplets in the strings and winds before yielding to a march-like brass theme, and ends so triumphantly that it is often thought to be the end of the piece, while the second movement is a "limping" waltz in 5/4 time. The development of its first movement includes the panikhida melody, also known as the Orthodox hymn, and a bass clarinet is often substituted for the bassoon in a solo marked with six p's in that movement. With a final movement marked Adagio lamentoso, for 10 points, name this final symphony of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
The theme of the finale of this work is scored for alternating first and second violins, and is often known as the "desperation" theme.
Symphony No. {6}, {Pathetique}, Op. {74} or {Pateticeskaya} [accept any underlined answer]