Finale (from Serenade for Strings in C Major, Opus 48, Movement #4 (Terma Russo))

Long a staple of the string orchestra literature, the most cherished sections of the Finale from Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for String Orchestra” has been transcribed for concert band. Originally performed in 1881, it was an instant success. The work is bright and lighthearted in contrast to the melancholy nature of the majority of his repertoire. A lively choice! (4:55) This title is available in SmartMusic.