Tchaikovsky had enormous admiration for the classicalera music written around a century before his time, particularly that of mozart and haydn. I rococo variations pezzo capriccioso romeo and juliet fantasy overture rostropovich, britten 1968 ntsc by benjamin britten, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. 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. 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. This, along with ormandys fleet and sensitive conducting make the work engaging in a way that most comfortably bland performances do not. Not sure what the best variation is but i just wanted to say my highschool id doing the rococo variations for our spring concert. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello and.
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. 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. Tchaikovskys variations of rococo theme in mozarts. The latest recording by violin virtuoso nemanja radulovic, tchaikovsky. Cw 59, was tchaikovskys first composition for cello and orchestra, written between december 1876 and january 1877 o. In response, fitzenhagen made wholesale changes to tchaikovskys solo cello line, as well as reordering. Surprisingly, the schelomo is powerfully played and quite sumptuous, and is the reason i go to this cd. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello by.
On this album, the cellist plays tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme. Piano concerto 1 rococovariations tchaikovsky,pyotr ilyich artist format. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op. Names of solo performers, with their instruments or stage roles given in parentheses. These last years of his life were also those of his greatest fame. The first performance of the variations in the orchestral version took place on 18 november 1877 in moscow under the baton of nikolay rubinstein. Moscow city symphony russian philharmonic conductor michail jurowski soloist narek hakhnazaryan cello moscow international house of music, svetlanov. Download and print top quality variations on a rococo theme, op. Kol nidrei is likewise well done, and more on a level with the schelomo than the rococo. Our lead cellist and soloist actually preformed the variations at carnegie hall earlier this year. Tchaikovsky edition brilliant classics 60cds 93980 rb.
The variations on a rococo theme in a major, opus 33 th 57. Oct 05, 2017 the latest recording by violin virtuoso nemanja radulovic, tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky rococo variations download free sheet music and. The work was to have a classical sensibility and use one of mozarts characteristic devices, a theme and variations. Shop and buy variations on a rococo theme orginal version sheet music. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovskys role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. Ansermet also conducts the rococo variations with that aristocratic poet maurice gendron. Rococo variations by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, nemanja radulovic, borusan istanbul philharmonic orchestra, sascha goetzel, double sens, stephanie fontanarosa. The beautiful cello melodies are set perfectly for the young string orchestra. Tchaikovsky certainly planned his first piano concerto especially for. However, the theme is not rococo in origin, but actually an original theme in the rococo style. 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.
Variations on a rococo theme classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives. Berliner philharmoniker, karajan pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 variations on a rococo theme, op. The critics were very enthusiastic and tchaikovsky once said the score was with no doubt one of his best works. It is called rococo because the music is based on the style that was popular in the late 18th. Variations on a rococo theme, for cello and orchestra or cello and piano in a, op. Dvoraks concerto is a cellists dream, with luscious, longlimbed melodies that are tailormade for the instruments warm, woody tone. Variations on a rococo theme is a piece of music for cello and orchestra composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. The albums most unusual feature is the fullscale reworking of the variations on a rococo theme, op. Outstanding classical recordings for over 40 years. Incidental music cds 89 cds 8 and 9 include two of the sets of incidental music for the theatre. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme live nina. Both rubinstein brothers thought very highly of the young tchaikovsky, and nikolay actually the conducted the premieres of a great many of his works. It is one of the most popular pieces of music for cello and orchestra.
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. This list of recordings of tchaikovsky s variations on a rococo theme, op. The name of the conductor of the orchestra or chorus. Transcription for cello with piano by tchaikovsky p. 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. Emi made most of torteliers recordings from the 1950s onward, so the company had a good back catalogue of things to choose from.
Tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme has 10 brief sections of a gentle but satisfying. Variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovsky s role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. This set also contains historical recordings from great interpreters including ernest ansermet in performances of the 6th symphony and the three great ballets. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. 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.
Notes, original publisher info, plate numbers and footnotes omitted. Apr 25, 2018 berliner philharmoniker, karajan pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 variations on a rococo theme, op. The slow movement is one of the composers most heartwrenching utterances. This page lists all recordings of variations on a rococo theme, op. Variations on a rococo theme rotterdam philharmonic orchestra live concert hd duration. Tchaikovskys original version with 8 variations, without any changes by fitzenhagen. 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. Variations on a rococo theme simple english wikipedia, the.
The score was dedicated to the cellist wilhelm fitzenhagen, who premiered it in moscow in november 1877, with the conductor nikolai rubinstein. On this album, the cellist plays tchaikovsky s variations on a rococo theme. Variations on a rococo theme, for details allmusic. Tchaikovsky wrote a theme in rococo style, and used this as the basis of his new piece.
Variations on a rococo theme simple english wikipedia. Shop and buy tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello sheet music. Inspired by mozart, tchaikovsky wrote this gracious piece for cello and orchestra. Violin concerto and rococo variations, has been released on deutsche grammophon. Rococo variations, opus 33 by peter ilyich tchaikovsky cello book item. The rococo variations here gets an equally fine, equally lush performance and good recording.
Variations on a rococo theme of course is pure tchaikovsky, and leonard rose offers a superb rendition of the solo cello part. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain. This list of recordings of tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme, op. Tchaikovskys set of variations on a gracious, rococolike theme is in a lighter vein and disarmingly charming. This rococo is fine, but comes off as lighter and fluffier than maybe it should. What is the best edition of tchaikovskys rococo 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, op 33 tchaikovsky from. Violoncello sheet music book by peter ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893. 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.
Saintsaenss cello concerto and allegro appassionato. About variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op. 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. The rococo variations reflects tchaikovskys adoration of the music of mozart, a composer he. Variations on a rococo theme scores at sheet music plus.
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. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of variations on a rococo theme, for on allmusic. Tchaikovsky accepted the request and decided to write a work that paid homage to his favorite composer, mozart. All the flourish and flare of romantic music are present in this delightful arrangement that provides a great introduction to the era. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky was born at votkinsk, in the district of vyatka, russia, on may 7, 1840, and died in st. The history of tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme. Tchaikovsky symphonies 4, 5, 6 bpo karajan flac music. Variations on a rococo theme orginal version by set of. It consists of a theme in the rococo classical style and eight variations, making for a challenging work lasting around twenty minutes in performance. The variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra youtube tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky had asked fitzenhagen for his advice on the solo cello part. A comprehensive survey of tchaikovskys output, spanning 60 cds with a cdrom containing comprehensive booklet notes and sung texts. 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.
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