Brahms: Symphony no. 2, excerpt from IV. Allegro con spirito

for Tuba Duet

Grade: Advanced

This abridged version of the fourth movement of Brahms’s Symphony no. 2 will help players better understand the context of this standard orchestral tuba excerpt through the visceral experience of learning and playing the surrounding material. The second tuba part contains the famous excerpt, but it’s highly recommended to learn both parts to maximize the experience.