Tchaikovsky

Philips ( November 08, 2005 ), Genre: Classical

Arte Nova

39 of his pieces arranged for advanced piano solo, including: Chanson Triste Opus 40, No. 2 * Dance of the Reed Flutes (from "Nutcracker Suite") * 1812 Overture * Eugene Onegin * Mazurka * Romeo and Juliet * Sleeping Beauty * Swan Lake Ballet * and more.

Release Date: May 27, 2008

Release Date: 2001-04-24, DVD Audio, Digital Sound

A Tchaikovsky Weekend - CD NEW Format: CD Artist: Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich Runtime: Not Available Retail Price: $37.95

This volume includes 12 character pieces-one for every month of the year-which creates the musical atmosphere, alluded to by their respective titles. Expressive and thoughtful, they are effective performance pieces for intermediate to moderately advanced pianists. The editor has maintained the works in their original form and indicated tempo, dynamics, phrasing and fingering where necessary. Beautifully engraved, the music is widely spaced for easy reading. Titles include: April, ''Snowdrop'' [Op. 37b, No. 4] * August, ''Harvest'' [Op. 37b, No. 8] * December, ''Christmas'' [Op. 37b, No. 12] * February, ''Carnival'' [Op. 37b, No. 2] * January, ''At the Fireside'' [Op. 37b, No. 1] * July, ''Song of the Reapers'' [Op. 37b, No. 7] * June, ''Barcarolle'' [Op. 37b, No. 6] * March, ''Song of the Lark'' [Op. 37b, No. 3] * May, ''Starlit Nights'' [Op. 37b, No. 5] * November, ''Troika'' [Op. 37b, No. 11] * October, ''Autumn Song'' [Op. 37b, No. 10] * September, ''Hunting'' [Op. 37b, No. 9]

A perfect way to round out the rest of the beautiful Nutcracker Suite Series the Steinbach Tchaikovsky Limited Edition German Nutcracker is a lavish decorative accent fit to brighten any home for the holiday season. Richly dressed in a vibrant blue cape with faux fur trim and cap the Tchaikovsky holds a delicate chain with three miniature representations of classic Nutcracker Suite characters. Also available in a version signed by Karla Steinbach this enchanting 18-inch figure is made of genuine wood hand carved and painted by artisans in Germany and limited to a production of only 10 000 pieces.About SteinbachSteinbach is recognized for the unique design of their wood-carved creations developed many years ago by Herr Christian Steinbach. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers and other items in the 1800s in the Alpine regions of Germany.The tradition of creating hand-carved Steinbach German Nutcrackers is carried on by the Steinbach family which remains responsible for the product concept development design manufacture and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany.Steinbach items are highly collectible. If you are starting a new collection or adding to your existing collection you will love these unique masterpieces. These treasured collectibles are handed down from generation to generation.The Making of Steinbach NutcrackersSteinbach nutcrackers are each produced using up to 130 separate procedures. Genuine hardwood is cut and shaped into specific sizes and parts. The wood is then turned by hand using an ancient process that creates smooth clean surfaces. The pieces are then lathed and polished and drilled before they are turned over to experienced craftsmen who prime and spray them repeatedly alternating the process with drying to produce an even tone. Carving comes next; wood-carving artisans use knives and finely-honed skill to add personality and detail to the pieces.

The Tchaikovsky Handbook is a comprehensive guide to all known Tchaikovsky resource materials -- to every composition (with incipits), all the writings, every piece of correspondence, all the diaries, every interview, every photograph (with images included here), and everything written about Tchaikovsky -- and even more.In addition to the basic bibliographical data, the catalog of works gives information on the circumstances surrounding their composition and their earliest performances, arrangements for other instruments, locations of manuscripts (and any peculiarities that they exhibit), publication history, and any related works (for example, other works in which Tchaikovsky used the same melodic material). A tremendous bibliographical undertaking, the Handbook raises the bar for Tchaikovsky scholarship.Volume 1 includes a chronology of the composer's life; a catalog of all the compositions, writings, interviews, and photographs; a translation of his brief 1889 autobiography; and listings o

Features: Acclaimed music writer Jeremy Siepmann follows Tchaikovsky+s development as man and composer, and sets out the experiences+the personal joys and sorrows as well as the broader cultural forces+that formed him and made him one of the most widely loved composers in classical music. Tchaikovsky was a man of neurotic diffidence, his self-doubt increased by his homosexuality. His music is thoroughly Russian in character, but he embraced Western and international elements and opened his works to a wider audience. Included are two CDs of carefully chosen Tchaikovsky pieces. Readers also gain access to an exclusive website that offers new essays, the musical works in full and more. This revolutionary biography utilizes traditional and new media to provide a uniquely rounded portrait of the composer and his music. Model: 1402207581 Manufacturer: Sourcebook