Pablo ferrandez, zubin mehta, tchaikovsky rococo variations. The story was based on a childrens fairy tale by e. On this album, the cellist plays tchaikovsky s variations on a rococo theme. This was tchaikovskys last ballet, from which he compiled a. Guests depart, children go to bed, magic begins by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Arturo toscanini, nbc symphony orchestra, tchaikovsky, waldteufel, rossini tchaikovsky. Nutcracker suite simple english wikipedia, the free. The argument rages over its validity, versus the original tchaikovsky manuscript which has one more variation and follows a different order. The variations on a rococo theme in a major, opus 33 th 57. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello and. Extra information also arranged by tchaikovsky for cello and piano, 1876 the full score and piano reduction of b were the only versions published during tchaikovsky s lifetime, although privately the composer expressed dissatisfaction with fitzenhagens alterations. However, the theme is not rococo in origin, but actually an original theme in the rococo style.
Cw 14, is a fairy ballet in 2 acts and 3 scenes, written and orchestrated by tchaikovsky between february 1891 and april 1892. On this album, the cellist plays tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme. The body of score is identical to that of the jurgenson publication from ca. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op.
Emi made most of torteliers recordings from the 1950s onward, so the company had a good back catalogue of things to choose from. Russian philharmonic moscow city symphony 345,024 views. Complete your tchaikovsky antal dorati, london symphony collection. Russofinnish favorites from julian schwarz, joann falletta.
This version is based upon the unorchestrated final version b with original markings by tchaikovsky and fitzenhagen. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovskys role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. The complete ballet was first performed on december 17. Download and print top quality variations on a rococo theme, op. Clara is awaken in the night astonished to find the christmas tree has grown to the height of a full tree and lifesize mice dressed in army uniforms are scurrying around the room. For many years the variations were known only in a version heavily edited by wilhelm fitzenhagen, to whom the work was dedicated. Variations on a rococo theme, for details allmusic. Three of the most brilliant virtuoso display pieces in the symphonic literature all came from the tormented pen of peter tchaikovsky. Battle with the mouse king by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Extra information also arranged by tchaikovsky for cello and piano, 1876 the full score and piano reduction of b were the only versions published during tchaikovskys lifetime, although privately the composer expressed dissatisfaction with fitzenhagens alterations.
Moderato quasi andante tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme, op. These are his first piano concerto, his violin concerto, and this work for cello and orchestra. About variations on a rococo theme this edition is based on the longfamiliar version by wilhelm fitzenhagen. Russian philharmonic moscow city symphony 344,685 views. The variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra youtube mozart violin concerto n. From the album tchailkovskys nutcracker suite with swan lake january 1, 1994 5. The complete ballet was first performed on december 17, 1892. Her nutcracker and fritzs toy soldiers have also come to life and are engaged in battle with the. The piano part remains the same merely changes in bowings and articulation as well as changes in tempo take place in the solo part. Saintsaenss cello concerto and allegro appassionato. Every number was acclaimed and repeated, and the suite became an instant hit. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Petersburg branch of the musical society on march 19, 1892.
Tchaikovskys original version with 8 variations, without any changes by fitzenhagen. Moderato semplice tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme, op. Piotr ilitch tchaikovski wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra duration. Well known for his nutcracker and swan lake ballet music, the piano and violin concertos, and the opera eugene onegin, tchaikovsky wrote music that is once. Tempo della thema tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme, op. Variations on a rococo theme scores at sheet music plus.
The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovsky s role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. I pezzo capriccioso variations on a rococo theme serenade, op. Cw 59, was tchaikovskys first composition for cello and orchestra, written between december 1876 and january 1877 o. Notes bedells claims as arranger and editor are dubious. A fresh take on timeless classics keeps the interest high in this concert featuring cellist julian schwarz and conductor joann falletta leading the virginia symphony orchestra. It is the only real urtext edition of the fitzenhagen version sofar.
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