Woodwind
- 1 Bass clarinet Bb.
- 3 Bassoon.
- 3 Clarinet Bb, and in A, in C, and D.
- 1 Contra bassoon. Solo in Movement 2: Stürmisch bewegt, mit größter Vehemenz.
- 1 Cor Anglais (English horn).
- 4 Flute.
- 3 Oboe.
- 2 Piccolo.
Brass
- 1 Bass tuba Bb/Eb. Movement 3: Scherzo. Kräftig, nicht zu schnell.
- 6 Horn F (French horn). Solo in Movement 3: Scherzo. Kräftig, nicht zu schnell.
- 3 Trombone.
- 4 Trumpet F. Solo in Movement 1: Trauermarsch (Funeral March). In gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie ein Kondukt.
String sections
- Double bass.
- Viola.
- Violin I.
- Violin II.
- Violoncel.
Plucked
- 1 Harp.
Timpani
- 1 Timpani 32/29/26/26.
Percussion (4 players)
- 1 Bass drum.
- 1 Cymbal suspended.
- 1 Cymbals clash.
- 1 Glockenspiel.
- 1 Snare drum.
- 1 Tam tam.
- 1 Triangle.
- 1 Whip.
- 1 Wood block.