Viola (solo: pno - 2.2.2.2. - 4.2.3.0. - timp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-4960-19

Composed by Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowsky. Stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Solo concerto; Romantic. Part. 8 pages. Duration 32'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 4960-19. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-4960-19).

ISBN 9790004326817. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The roller coaster of opinions - worthless, absolutely unplayable (claims Nikolaj Rubinstein, basically Tchaikovsky's desired pianist for his Concerto in B flat minor); brilliant, magnificent (Hans von Bulow, then first performer and dedicatee of the work) - demonstrates the work's initially ambivalent reception. Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1 is one of the most powerful and popular compositions of the classical music repertoire altogether; and it is also quite unconventional and runs counter to the norms of the time. Though it may seem strange to us today, let us recall that during his lifetime, Tchaikovsky was regarded disputable abroad (and especially in Germany), was considered an ultra-modern Russian composer, and was even accused of being a musical nihilist and primitivist. But one glance at the score of the piano concerto suffices to reveal its truly amazing character ...

Woodwinds (3(picc)2.2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - timp.(cym ad lib.) - str)

SKU: BR.OB-5558-30

Urtext. Composed by Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowsky. Edited by Christoph Flamm. Orchestra; Folder. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library).

Tchaikovsky's Hamburg Symphony in the Urtext

Symphony; Romantic. Set of parts. 308 pages. Duration 44'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5558-30. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5558-30).

ISBN 9790004344705. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Like Hamlet Overture, originating at about the same time, Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony, composed in 1888, focuses on the human existential question: To be or not to be - triumph over fate or triumph of fate? The per aspera ad astra dramaturgy underlying the symphony culminates in triumphant certainty. If Tchaikovsky was initially euphoric, then severe self-doubts befell him after he conducted the premiere in St. Petersburg. These doubts demonstrably led him to make interpretative changes for the Hamburg performance in 1889, including a cut in the finale. Only with the extremely positive response to this performance did his doubts dispel. Nevertheless, Tchaikovsky himself never again conducted the 5th symphony. It was only posthumously established in the repertoire through Arthur Nikisch's commitment. The new edition's textual criticism takes into account besides the autograph and first edition also the first edition's orchestral parts, together with the piano arrangement produced from the autograph by Sergei Taneyev. In addition to thoroughly clarifying dynamics and articulation, the source comparison also corrected many errors and solved problematical passages, such as, for instance, the trombone entry in m. 372 of the finale. Considered, moreover, for the first time has been the composer's doubts about his work and its ambiguities, frequently successfully suppressed in the history of its performance and reception. Tchaikovsky's conductor's copy is unfortunately lost, hence his alterations made for the Hamburg performance are not precisely known. They have survived only indirectly through remarks that Willem Mengelberg left to posterity, for which he could draw on Tchaikovsky's conductor's score and oral references by the composer's brother Modest. So, anyone wishing to deal seriously with the work's certainties will not be able to do so in the future without having also to deal with its uncertainties.

Tchaikovsky's Hamburg Symphony in the Urtext.

12 pieces plus exercises for Trinity College London exams 2021-2023. Composed by Various. Classical. Textbook. Trinity College London #TCL020284. Published by Trinity College London

Study Guide for Preparation, Practice and Performance. Composed by Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer. Book; Graded Standard Repertoire; Masterworks; Piano Collection. Classics for the Developing Pianist. Masterwork. 56 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Russian Language Edition. Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). Complete Score. Kalmus Edition. Masterwork; Romantic. Score. 232 pages. Kalmus Classic Edition #00-K06758. Published by Kalmus Classic Edition

Violoncello (picc.2.2.cor ang.2.2. - 4.2.2CaP.3.1. - timp.perc(4) - str)

SKU: BR.OB-5528-23

Festival Overture - Urtext. Composed by Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowsky. Edited by Polina Vajdman. Stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). The piece is a masterful example of program music that seemingly casually interweaves two Russian folk songs, a liturgical melody of the Russian Orthodox Church and two national anthems, the Marseillaise and the Czar's Hymn. Overture; Romantic. Part. 8 pages. Duration 16'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5528-23. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5528-23).

ISBN 9790004341087. 10 x 12.5 inches.

A Tchaikovsky Urtext is no longer a rarity in Breitkopfs orchestral catalogue. Polina Vajdman has edited a very popular repertoire work that the composer personally did not think very highly of. He even confessed to having written the work without the warmth of love. Nevertheless, the piece is a masterful example of program music that seemingly casually interweaves two Russian folk songs, a liturgical melody of the Russian Orthodox Church and two national anthems, the Marseillaise and the Czars Hymn. The work was written for the consecration of the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, which was erected in memory of the victory over Napoleon in 1812. The first edition of the score, which was carefully corrected three times by Tchaikovsky, is the principal source for this Urtext edition. The wording of the title The Year 1812 corresponds to the composers words, but was oddly never included in the first edition.

For Piano. Includes a high-quality 112-page music score on high-quality ivory paper, and a digital stereo compact disc, voluminously indexed for your convenience, containing a complete version with soloist; then a second performance of the orchestral accompaniment, minus you, the soloist. Published by Music Minus One.

(174 Favorite Piano Pieces by 44 Composers). Composed by Various. For Piano Solo. Misc. 326 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). Edited by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. For Orchestra (2+1, 2, 2, 2 - 4, 2+2, 3, 1, timpani, percussion, harp, strings) (Orchestra). Masters Study Scores Critical Editions. Romantic. Study Score. Composed 1877. 588 pages. Duration 160 minutes

Piano Duet. By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Rafael Joseffy. Piano. Size 9x12 inches. 100 pages. Published by Schirmer.

27 Pieces for Solo Piano on the Lively Side. By Various. Boosey and Hawkes Piano. 64 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Hardcover Boxed Set. Composed by Various Artists. Legendary Series. Classical. Book Only. 255 pages. Wise Publications #MUSAM1003530. Published by Wise Publications