Manfred Symphony Opus 58 in Full Score Author:Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky Called "the best of my symphonic works" by the composer, Tchaikovsky's "Manfred" Symphony weaves the tale of Byron's tragic character. Broad orchestrations, dark lyricism, and a profound sense of tragedy have made this work a Romantic favorite of orchestras and audiences worldwide. Tchaikovsky declared it "the best of my symphonic works."