Tschaikowsky and His Orchestral Music

Tschaikowsky and His Orchestral Music

Included in this little book are analyses and backgrounds of most of Tschaikowskys standard concert music. A short sketch of Tschaikowskys life precedes the section devoted to the orchestral music. Yet, the personal outlook and moods of Russias great composer are so inextricably bound up with his music, that actually the whole booklet is an account of his strangely tormented life. In the story of Tschaikowsky, life and art weave into one closely knit fabric. It is hoped that this simple narrative will aid music lovers to glimpse the great pathos and struggle behind the music of this sad and lonely man. Few great names in music spell as much magic to the average concert-goer as that of Peter Ilyitch Tschaikowsky. In almost every musical form will be found a work of his ranking high in popularity. And quite deservedly so. Tschaikowskys music brims with a warm humanity and stirring drama. The themes and feelings are easy to grasp. The personal, intimate note is so strong in this music that we find it natural, while listening to the Pathetic symphony or the Nutcracker ballet suite, for example, to share Tschaikowskys joys and sorrows. His music seems to take us into his confidence and show us the secret places of his heart. Although Tschaikowskys range of moods is widefrom the whimsical play of light fantasy to stormy outcries of anguishessentially he was a melancholy man, in his [Pg 2] music as in his life. Perhaps it is the genuineness of his music in conveying great pathos and suffering that has drawn millions to his symphonies and concertos. A frank sincerity and warmheartedness well from his music. The best of his melodies linger hauntingly in the mind and heart. So long as sincere feeling expressed in sincere artistic form can move the hearts of men, Tschaikowskys music will continue to hold a high place in the concert hall and opera house. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 50230
Author: Biancolli, Louis Leopold
Release Date: Oct 16, 2015
Format: eBook
Language: English