Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer of the Romantic era. While not part of the nationalistic music group known as "The Five," Tchaikovsky wrote music that was distinctly Russian: plangent, introspective, with modally-inflected melody and harmony. Tchaikovsky considered himself a professional composer, striving to combine national character in music with high European standards. His professionalism also fueled his desire to reach a broad public, not just nationally but internationally.
(Piano Solo). My First Tchaikovsky contains easy and intermediate level piano pieces beginning with a selection from the Album for the Young Op. 39. The pieces from the cycle The Seasons and 12 Pieces of medium difficulty as well as the arrangements from the ballet The Nutcracker with their more demanding piano writing are easy to master by advanced players. Ideal for teaching and playing at home. Great works for little masters!
Tschaikowskys "Nussknacker" gehört zu den Balletten, die sich wegen der hübschen Märchenhandlung und der eingängigen Musik gerade auch bei Kindern großer Beliebtheit erfreuen. Hans-Günter Heumann hat die schönsten Melodien dieses Balletts für Kinder leicht bearbeitet. Durch ergänzende Texte und durchgehend farbige Illustrationen gewinnt diese Ausgabe zusätzlich an Reiz. Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2-3
(Instrumental). Selections from Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker ballet are now available in authentic, detailed arrangements for solo instrument and piano. Perfect for the holiday season! Includes online piano accompaniments for download or streaming. Contents: Arabian Dance ("Coffee") * Chinese Dance ("Tea") * Dance of the Reed Flutes * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy * March * Miniature Overture * Pas de deux * Spanish Dance * Russian Dance (Trepak) * Waltz of the Flowers.
Pyotr Tchaikovsky is one of the Romantic period's greatest composers and the first Russian composer to achieve international fame and admiration. Written during the years that he worked as a professor of music theory at the Moscow Conservatory from 1865 until 1878, "Guide to the Practical Study of Harmony" is Tchaikovsky's illuminating and instructive work on the fundamentals of musical composition. The guide was not widely distributed after it was published and remains rare as one of the few instructional works written by a famous and gifted composer. Tchaikovsky was composing some of his most important and creative works during his tenure as a professor, such as his early operas, including "Voyavoda" and "Swan Lake", as well "Variations on a Rococo Theme", and his Third and Fourth Symphonies. "Guide to the Practical Study of Harmony" is not only a fascinating glimpse into the mind and creative process of one of history's greatest composers, but it endures as a useful and helpful guide full of examples and exercises for all teachers and advanced students of music to use in understanding the role that harmony plays in compositions. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translation of Emil Krall and James Liebling.
The key has been transposed to G minor for better accessibility and the percussion parts have been retained. This will be a fabulous addition to the string orchestra program.
Chromatic passages, basic shifting, and a variety of rhythmic patterns make for a challenging romp through one of Tchaikovsky's most-loved symphonic works.
