Tchaikovsky never composed a cello concerto, but he did write this work, which is a tune with a set of variations. Tchaikovsky symphonies 4, 5, 6 bpo karajan flac music. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of variations on a rococo theme, for on allmusic. Our threepart mini tchaikovsky festival continues the original version of tchaikovsky s second piano concerto, as well as the rococo variations and the only movement tchaikovsky scored for his third concerto. Rococo variations by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, nemanja radulovic, borusan istanbul philharmonic orchestra, sascha goetzel, double sens, stephanie fontanarosa. 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 album features tchaikovskys seminal violin concerto with the borusan philharmonic orchestra and conducted by sascha goetzel, in addition to a new arrangement of the rococo variations for viola. This list of recordings of tchaikovsky s variations on a rococo theme, op. Not sure what the best variation is but i just wanted to say my highschool id doing the rococo variations for our spring concert. The story of the composition of the rococo variations is firmly intertwined with the german cellist wilhelm fitzenhagen, to whom tchaikovsky dedicated his variations. Pdf scanned by the piece was written for fitzenhagen, and the dedicatee took it upon himself to make changes to. Variations on a rococo theme, for details allmusic. Shop and buy variations on a rococo theme orginal version sheet music.
All the flourish and flare of romantic music are present in this delightful arrangement that provides a great introduction to the era. Tchaikovskys original version with 8 variations, without any changes by fitzenhagen. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello. Incidental music cds 89 cds 8 and 9 include two of the sets of incidental music for the theatre. Tchaikovskys set of variations on a gracious, rococolike theme is in a lighter vein and disarmingly charming. Tchaikovskys variations of rococo theme in mozarts. Dvoraks concerto is a cellists dream, with luscious, longlimbed melodies that are tailormade for the instruments warm, woody tone. Berliner philharmoniker, karajan pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 variations on a rococo theme, op. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello and. For many years the variations were known only in a version heavily edited by wilhelm fitzenhagen, to whom the work was dedicated. The albums most unusual feature is the fullscale reworking of the variations on a rococo theme, op. Tchaikovsky had enormous admiration for the classicalera music written around a century before his time, particularly that of mozart and haydn.
The rococo variations reflects tchaikovskys adoration of the music of mozart, a composer he. Tchaikovsky accepted the request and decided to write a work that paid homage to his favorite composer, mozart. Names of solo performers, with their instruments or stage roles given in parentheses. Variations on a rococo theme, op 33 tchaikovsky from. Variations on a rococo theme, for cello and orchestra or cello and piano in a, op. Violoncello sheet music book by peter ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovskys role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. On this album, the cellist plays tchaikovsky s variations on a rococo theme. Variations on a rococo theme classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. It consists of a theme in the rococo classical style and eight variations, making for a challenging work lasting around twenty minutes in performance. Variations on a rococo theme simple english wikipedia, the. Tchaikovsky edition brilliant classics 60cds 93980 rb.
This list of recordings of tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme, op. Moscow city symphony russian philharmonic conductor michail jurowski soloist narek hakhnazaryan cello moscow international house of music, svetlanov. The latest recording by violin virtuoso nemanja radulovic, tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky certainly planned his first piano concerto especially for. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op. Piano concerto 1 rococovariations tchaikovsky,pyotr ilyich artist format.
Tchaikovsky wrote a theme in rococo style, and used this as the basis of his new piece. Surprisingly, the schelomo is powerfully played and quite sumptuous, and is the reason i go to this cd. Aug 26, 2012 the variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra youtube tchaikovsky. Download and print top quality variations on a rococo theme, op.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Emi made most of torteliers recordings from the 1950s onward, so the company had a good back catalogue of things to choose from. Jan 30, 2012 tchaikovsky accepted the request and decided to write a work that paid homage to his favorite composer, mozart. What is the best edition of tchaikovskys rococo variations. Moscow city symphony russian philharmonic conductor michail jurowski soloist narek hakhnazaryan cello moscow international. Both rubinstein brothers thought very highly of the young tchaikovsky, and nikolay actually the conducted the premieres of a great many of his works. Variations on a rococo theme of course is pure tchaikovsky, and leonard rose offers a superb rendition of the solo cello part. Variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op. However, the theme is not rococo in origin, but actually an original theme in the rococo style. The rococo variations here gets an equally fine, equally lush performance and good recording. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 written just one year before his mozartiana suite, tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme for cello and small orchestra opus 33 were completed in 1876. Inspired by mozart, tchaikovsky wrote this gracious piece for cello and orchestra. Rococo variations, opus 33 by peter ilyich tchaikovsky cello book item.
Our lead cellist and soloist actually preformed the variations at carnegie hall earlier this year. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme live nina. Our threepart mini tchaikovsky festival continues the original version of tchaikovskys second piano concerto, as well as the rococo variations and the only movement tchaikovsky scored for his third concerto. Saintsaenss cello concerto and allegro appassionato. It is one of the most popular pieces of music for cello and orchestra. Tchaikovsky wrote his rococo variations in 1877 for cello and orchestra, and later transcribed it for cello and piano. Variations on a rococo theme simple english wikipedia. Oct 05, 2017 the latest recording by violin virtuoso nemanja radulovic, tchaikovsky. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain. This rococo is fine, but comes off as lighter and fluffier than maybe it should.
This page lists all recordings of variations on a rococo theme, op. I rococo variations pezzo capriccioso romeo and juliet fantasy overture rostropovich, britten 1968 ntsc by benjamin britten, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. A comprehensive survey of tchaikovskys output, spanning 60 cds with a cdrom containing comprehensive booklet notes and sung texts. Watch a performance of nina kotova performing tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme, op. Variations on a rococo theme rotterdam philharmonic orchestra live concert hd duration. 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. Outstanding classical recordings for over 40 years. About variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op. Nemanja radulovic takes on tchaikovsky for his second deutsche grammophon release, promising a personal approach to one of the warhorses of the repertory, the violin concerto in d major, op. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello by.
This set also contains historical recordings from great interpreters including ernest ansermet in performances of the 6th symphony and the three great ballets. Tchaikovsky 184093 variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra fitzhagen edition incredibly, tchaikovskys rococo variations, perhaps the most charming, graceful and popular of all works for cello and orchestra, is virtually unknown. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovskys role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the. The score was dedicated to the cellist wilhelm fitzenhagen, who premiered it in moscow in november 1877, with the conductor nikolai rubinstein. Variations on a rococo theme orginal version by set of.
Transcription for cello with piano by tchaikovsky p. On this album, the cellist plays tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. This, along with ormandys fleet and sensitive conducting make the work engaging in a way that most comfortably bland performances do not. Tchaikovsky rococo variations download free sheet music and. With the earlier piatigorskymunch and recent duprebarenboim releases, both distinguished performances if not perfect recordings, there is certainly an embarrassment of riches when it comes to sacd versions of the dvorak cello concerto. The first performance of the variations in the orchestral version took place on 18 november 1877 in moscow under the baton of nikolay rubinstein. Apr 25, 2018 berliner philharmoniker, karajan pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 variations on a rococo theme, op. These last years of his life were also those of his greatest fame. Kol nidrei is likewise well done, and more on a level with the schelomo than the rococo.
The work was to have a classical sensibility and use one of mozarts characteristic devices, a theme and variations. Classical, instrumental, romantic, classical legends, 100 recommended classical. The history of tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme and the. Cw 59, was tchaikovskys first composition for cello and orchestra, written between december 1876 and january 1877 o. The variations on a rococo theme in a major, opus 33 th 57. 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 tchaikovsky s lifetime, although privately the composer expressed dissatisfaction with fitzenhagens alterations. The beautiful cello melodies are set perfectly for the young string orchestra. Shop and buy tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello sheet music. The slow movement is one of the composers most heartwrenching utterances.
It is called rococo because the music is based on the style that was popular in the late 18th. Variations on a rococo theme is a piece of music for cello and orchestra composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky had asked fitzenhagen for his advice on the solo cello part. Tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme has 10 brief sections of a gentle but satisfying. Variations on a rococo theme scores at sheet music plus. In response, fitzenhagen made wholesale changes to tchaikovskys solo cello line, as well as reordering. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovsky s role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. The variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra youtube tchaikovsky. The other cello and orchestra works, as well as rudins modern recording of the rococo variations, can be found on cd21 alongside a springy serenade for strings also rudin from 1997. Notes, original publisher info, plate numbers and footnotes omitted. The critics were very enthusiastic and tchaikovsky once said the score was with no doubt one of his best works. The name of the conductor of the orchestra or chorus. Variations on a rococo theme classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky was born at votkinsk, in the district of vyatka, russia, on may 7, 1840, and died in st.
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