SKU: BR.PB-5559-07

Tchaikovsky's Hamburg Symphony in the Urtext

ISBN 9790004213698. 6.5 x 9 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.

SKU: AP.38405S

UPC: 038081437378. English.

200 years after the event it commemorates, let's celebrate Tchaikovsky with a very playable reduction of his great overture. Perfect for festival or contest---or just for fun, using paper bags for the canon effect!

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SKU: AP.48068S

ISBN 9781470657024. UPC: 038081557588. English.

Your symphony orchestra will love March Slav by Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. Scored for full orchestra or strings only, this arrangement features great themes and a big full symphonic sound. Featuring a reduced number of wind parts to allow for maximum accessibility for a younger full orchestra, this iconic march is a great way to introduce your students to the music of Tchaikovsky. Truly a wonderful choice for a departmental collaboration or any festival or contest. (3:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.40416S

UPC: 038081456225. English.

The theme from this famous ballet has become one of the most beloved melodies that Tchaikovsky composed, with its running melody and unusual harmonic structure. While lovely when played by strings alone, the piano will add fullness to the arrangement. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.40458S

UPC: 038081454177. English.

The melodies of Tchaikovsky's celebrated ballets are beloved worldwide, and no more so than this famous waltz. In this Romantic-era masterpiece, young string students will discover beautiful musical figures with rhythms, bowings, and fingerings achievable even by students in their first year of study. All sections have interesting parts; however, the firsts are featured. More advanced students will also find the arrangement fulfilling and motivational. This is a selection that will enhance any string orchestra concert program at any time of the year. This title is available in Music Prodigy.