Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
/ˈpiːtər ˈɪlɨtʃ tʃaɪˈkɒfski/ (1840 – 1893)The 1812 Overture
- aka the Overture of 1812- aka The Year 1812, Festival Overture
The overture was written in 1880, for the consecration of Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior, to commemorate Russia's defense of Moscow against Napoleon's advancing Grande Armée at the Battle of Borodino in 1812.
The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire, ringing chimes, and brass fanfare finale.
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| Battle of Borodino (1812) |
Napoleon's rout by the Russian army inspired Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
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| "The Retreat from Moscow'' |
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor
It is one of the most popular of Tchaikovsky's compositions and among the best known of all piano concerti.(L) full version (R) abridged version
II. Andantino semplice – Prestissimo
III. Allegro con fuoco
(L) score for I (R) score for II & III
- string sextet: two violins, two violas, two cellos
- richly Russian
Variations on a Rococo Theme
The Theme is not Rococo in origin, but actually an original theme in the Rococo style.
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 6
- named "Pathétique" by his brother Modest
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The Queen of Spades opera
- 3-act 7-scene- Russian libretto: his brother Modest Tchaikovsky
- basis: short story of same name by Alexander Pushkin.
Eugene Onegin opera
Act I. Russia, c.1820. Eugene Onegin, having inherited his uncle's country estate outside St. Petersburg, is introduced by his poet friend Lensky to the Larin sisters: the flighty Olga, and the brooding, novel-reading Tatiana. Tatiana declares her love for Onegin by letter, but he brushes her off.
Act II. Onegin, provoking his hot-headed friend, takes Lensky's beloved Olga to a ball. A duel results in which Onegin kills Lensky.
Act III. Onegin falls in love with Tatiana, now married to his cousin Prince Gremin. She still loves him but stays with her husband, suspecting her attraction is now only as a challenge.
Onegin (1956) ballet
- based on the same Russian poem story by Pushkin
- choreographed by maestro John Cranko (1927-73)
- adopting Tchaikovsky's various music pieces (other than those in T's Onegin opera)
The Seasons
- a set of 12 short character pieces for solo piano, each being the characteristic of a different month of the year in Russia.
6. June [Barcarolle] - Leezy on piano
for the coronation of Tsar Alexander III (1845-1881-1894)
Anthem of the French Monarchy
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Soirées
“In the 18th century, in France and England, it became fashionable for wealthy, well-married ladies who had a residence "in town" to invite accomplished guests to visit their home in the evening, to partake of refreshments and cultural conversation. Soirées often included refined musical entertainment, and the term is still sometimes used to define a certain sophisticated type of evening party.
Society hostesses included actresses or other women with a larger-than-life reputation. The character of the hostess obviously determined the character of the soirée and the choice of guests.”
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