Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 is a symphony by the Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, written in 1906–07. The premiere was conducted by the composer himself in Saint Petersburg on 8 February 1908. Its duration is approximately 60 minutes when performed uncut; cut performances can be as short as 35 minutes. The score is dedicated to Sergei Taneyev, a Russian composer, teacher, theorist, author, and pupil of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Alongside his Piano Concerto No. 2 and Piano Concerto No. 3, this symphony remains one of the composer's best known compositions.
| Date of composition | 1907 (1906-1907) |
| Premiered | 1908, February 8th in Russia, Saint Petersburg |
| Type | Symphony |
| Tonality | E Minor |
| Catalogue | Op. 27 |
| Approx. duration | 60 minutes |
| Instruments | Orchestra |
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Sergueï Rachmaninov: Symphonie n°2 en mi mineur, Op. 27 Sergej Vasil'evič Rachmaninov: Sinfonia n. 2 in mi minore, Op. 27 Sergei Wassiljewitsch Rachmaninow: Sinfonie Nr. 2 e-moll, Op. 27 |