The symphony is scored for a large orchestra consisting of approximately 100 musicians.

The symphony is scored for a romantic-size orchestra.

However, the symphony was composed probably in 1872, but possibly not scored until the following year.

The symphony is scored for a fairly small orchestra by Mahler's standards, without trombones or tuba.

The symphony is scored for two oboes, two horns and strings.

The symphony is scored for the following orchestra.

Also note that, in its original form, the symphony was scored without a bass tuba.

This symphony is scored for an orchestra of the following:

The symphony is scored for a chamber orchestra and it lasts c. 25 minutes, consisting of four movements:

The symphony is scored for piano and orchestra.