The Slavonic March, Op. 31, was commissioned to support Serbian forces during the Serbo-Turkish War (1876-1878). Tchaikovsky incorporated Serbian folk melodies and Russian Orthodox themes, creating a dramatic musical narrative of struggle and triumph.
The Slavonic March was commissioned to support Russian volunteers aiding Serbia
in the 1876 Serbian-Ottoman War. It incorporates Serbian folk melodies and Russian
Orthodox themes, reflecting pan-Slavic solidarity. The premiere was conducted by
Nikolai Rubinstein in Moscow.
Tchaikovsky's Slavonic March (Op. 31), also known as Marche Slave, was composed in 1876 to support Serbia in the Russo-Turkish War. It incorporates Serbian folk melodies and Russian Orthodox themes, blending patriotic fervor with dramatic orchestration.
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