Tchaikovsky symphonies and concertos / John Warrack.
| Author/creator | Warrack, John, 1928- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | London : British Broadcasting Corporation, 1974. |
| Description | 64 pages : music ; 20 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | BBC music guides BBC music guides (London, England) ^A638256 |
| Contents | Tchaikovsky's symphonic style -- The first three symphonies. Symphony no. 1 in G minor ; Symphony no. 2 in C minor ; Symphony no. 3 in D -- The last three symphonies. Symphony no. 4 in F minor ; Symphony no. 5 in E minor ; Symphony no. 6 in B minor (Pathétique) -- The concertos. Piano Concerto no. 1 in B flat minor ; Piano Concerto no. 2 in G ; Piano Concerto no. 3 in E flat, op. 75, Andante and finale, op. 79 ; Pieces for Violin and Orchestra ; Violin Concerto in D ; Variations on a Rococo Theme ; Pezzo Capriccioso, op. 62 -- Manfred. |
| Abstract | Tchaikovsky regarded the symphony as the most lyrical of all musical forms, where he could express longings and ideas which were too vague for words and needed the eloquence of music. In this guide the author surveys Tchaikovsky's symphonic style, examining in detail his six symphonies and four concertos (as well as his pieces for violin or cello and orchestra and the Concert Fantasia); and he shows how his conception of music was the lyrical idea, i.e. melody, 'complete even to its harmonic and orchestral clothing'. In this revised edition the opportunity has been taken to add a completely new section on Manfred, and to revise the translations of quotations. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 75306924 |
| ISBN | 0563127732 |
| ISBN | 9780563127734 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.C4 W38 1974 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |