Instrumentation
The symphony is scored for 3 flutes (1 doubling on piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 B♭ clarinets, E♭ clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contra-bassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, cymbals, 2 harps, and full strings.
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