Moscow (Russian: Москва / Moskva) is a cantata composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1883 for the coronation of Alexander III of Russia, to a Russian libretto by Apollon Maykov. It is scored for mezzo-soprano, baritone, mixed chorus (SATB), 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, harp and strings.
| Librettist | Apollon Maykov |
| Date of composition | 1883 |
| Premiered | 1883, May 27th (Kremlin (Palace of Facets)) in Moscow, Russia |
| First published | 1883 in Moscow, Russia |
| Dedicated to | Composed for the coronation of Alexander III of Russia |
| Type | Cantata |
| Approx. duration | 22 minutes |
| Spoken language | Russian |
| Instruments |
Orchestra
Voice (Mezzo-Soprano) Voice (Baritone) Chorus/Choir - Mixed Chorus ; |
| Autotranslations beta |
Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski: Moscow Pëtr Il'ič Čajkovskij: Moscow Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowski: Moscow |