Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

"Scene" from Swan Lake (Act 2, No. 10)

A mournful swan theme sung by the oboe over trembling strings, followed by a brass climax

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · Swan Lake, Op. 20 – Act II No. 10 Scene (Moderato)

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Used in the opening credits of Universal's horror films

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