This list of recordings of tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme, op. Tchaikovskys variations of rococo theme in mozarts. This is fine for the french repertoire, but for the recording of tchaikovsky s rococo variations that starts the disc, this is too much. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra.
Unusually, the theme of the variations on a rococo theme is not a real rococo melody nor the work of another composer, but a theme imagined by tchaikovsky in an old style. The variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra duration. Karajans rare collaborations with soviet musicians in the 1960s resulted in exceptional recordings that have become classics including the ones presented here. Tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme have a concertovirtuosic character, and, thanks to its musical qualities, the work occuppies an honoured position in the repertoire of concert cellists. Heifetz international music institute 15,305 views 22.
The variations on a rococo theme in a major, opus 33 th 57. Tchaikovsky wrote a theme in rococo style, and used this as the basis of his new piece. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovskys role model, and makes it. His 1812 overture, swan lake, late symphonies, and, of course, the nutcracker are staples of the orchestral repertoire. Variations on a rococo theme simple english wikipedia, the. Jan 30, 2012 tchaikovsky accepted the request and decided to write a work that paid homage to his favorite composer, mozart. Classical, instrumental, romantic, classical legends, 100 recommended classical. Russian philharmonic moscow city symphony 344,685 views.
Names of solo performers, with their instruments or stage roles given in parentheses. Tchaikovsky s variations on a rococo theme have a concertovirtuosic character, and, thanks to its musical qualities, the work occuppies an honoured position in the repertoire of concert cellists. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello and. Tchaikovsky had enormous admiration for the classicalera music written around a century before his time, particularly that of mozart and haydn. Watch tchaikovsky the variations on a rococo theme prime video. Variations on a rococo theme by tchaikovsky musicaeterna. Saintsaenss cello concerto and allegro appassionato.
The score was dedicated to the cellist wilhelm fitzenhagen, who premiered it in moscow in november 1877, with the conductor nikolai rubinstein. Unusually, the theme of the variations on a rococo theme is not a real. Download and print top quality variations on a rococo theme, op. An ardent admirer of mozart, tchaikovskys splendid variations on a rococo theme are full of subtle homages to the classical composer.
Willingly accompanied by menges and the philharmonia, tortelier pumps up the passion in one of tchaikovsky s daintiest works and turns it into a histrionic vehicle for a hysterical prima donna. The name of the conductor of the orchestra or chorus. Variations on a rococo theme is a piece of music for cello and orchestra composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme, op.
Pablo ferrandez, zubin mehta, tchaikovsky rococo variations. Tchaikovsky never composed a cello concerto, but he did write this work, which is a tune with a set of variations. Work title variations on a theme of tchaikovsky alt ernative. Well known for his nutcracker and swan lake ballet music, the piano and violin. This rococo is fine, but comes off as lighter and fluffier than maybe it should. Such was the origin, according to a tchaikovsky intimate, of the composition of his variations on a rococo theme. Tchaikovsky accepted the request and decided to write a work that paid homage to his favorite composer, mozart. 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. Variations on a rococo theme peter ilyich tchaikovsky. Two of karajans bestselling recordings with great soloists. The variations on a ro coco theme for cello and orchestra youtube mozart violin concerto n. The history of tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme and. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovsky s role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. However, the theme is not rococo in origin, but actually an original theme in the rococo style.
Variations on a rococo theme scores at sheet music plus. Tchaikovsky, brahms nutcracker variations on a theme. Live concert of the variations on a rococo theme, op. Such was the origin, according to a tchaikovsky intimate, of the composition of his variations on a ro coco theme. The critics were very enthusiastic and tchaikovsky once said the score was with no doubt one of his best works.
Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of variations on a rococo theme, for on allmusic. The variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra youtube mozart violin concerto n. Tchaikovsky pyotr ilyich variations on a rococo theme op 33. Variations on a rococo theme, for details allmusic. The work was to have a classical sensibility and use one of mozarts characteristic devices, a theme and variations. Tchaikovskys variations of rococo theme in mozarts footsteps. All the flourish and flare of romantic music are present in this delightful arrangement that provides a great introduction to the era. The beautiful cello melodies are set perfectly for the young string orchestra. For many years the variations were known only in a version heavily edited by wilhelm fitzenhagen, to whom the work was dedicated. Moscow city symphony russian philharmonic conductor michail jurowski soloist narek hakhnazaryan cello moscow international. Surprisingly, the schelomo is powerfully played and quite sumptuous, and is the reason i go to this cd. Nutcracker variations on a theme tchaikovsky artist, brahms artist format. On this album, the cellist plays tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme.
Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello op. Variations on a ro coco theme scores at sheet music plus. Emi made most of torteliers recordings from the 1950s onward, so the company had a good back catalogue of things to choose from. The theme itself, however, is an original invention by tchaikovsky himself rather than an excerpt from the past.
Variations on a rococo theme by peter ilyich tchaikovsky. Fitzenhagen, to whom the work is dedicated, premiered the work in moscow on november 30, 1877. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello and piano in a major, op. Tchaikovsky had enormous admiration for the classicalera music written around a century. Variations on a rococo theme classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives. Narek hakhnazaryan plays tchaikovsky variations on a rococo. Piotr ilych tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme, op. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovskys role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. Cw 59, was tchaikovskys first composition for cello and orchestra, written between december 1876 and january 1877 o. It is one of the most popular pieces of music for cello and orchestra. This is fine for the french repertoire, but for the recording of tchaikovskys rococo variations that starts the disc, this is too much. Shop and buy variations on a rococo theme sheet music.
Kol nidrei is likewise well done, and more on a level with the schelomo than the rococo. Composer called his theme rococo arbitrarily, having in mind its characteristically gracious and serene qualities. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme, op. Olivier bombrun cornet, bogdan zvoristeanu violin, francois guye cello, notburga puskas. The albums most unusual feature is the fullscale reworking of the variations on a rococo theme, op. A minefield because of the various technical challenges that seem to pop up in the most inconvenient places, and balletic because of the works natural kinship with tchaikovskys famous ballet scores. Tchaikovsky pyotr ilyich variations on a rococo theme op 33 for cello and piano by leonard rose sheet music 3. Join classical music only and discover unknown masterpieces, create endless lists, see discussions of your favorite composers on.
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