Tchaikovsky - Marche Slave -

: Tchaikovsky integrates actual Serbian folk songs, such as "Sunce jarko, ne sijaš jednako" (Bright sun, you do not shine equally), to give the work authentic Slavic character.

: The work concludes with a rousing, festive march as the Slavic forces unite in victory. Instrumentation & Performance Tchaikovsky - Marche Slave

: Written in 1876 in response to the Serbo-Turkish War. : Tchaikovsky integrates actual Serbian folk songs, such

The piece is an orchestral tone poem in that follows a narrative arc from oppression to victory. The piece is an orchestral tone poem in

: The music shifts from minor to major keys, symbolizing the arrival of Russian aid. You can hear snippets of the Russian national anthem, "God Save the Tsar!".

: It is often categorized as a Grade 5 piece for concert bands, requiring intermediate to advanced skill levels.

: Commissioned for a benefit concert to support wounded Serbian soldiers and Russian volunteers fighting against the Ottoman Empire.