Dover Tchaikowsky P.i. - The Seasons And Other Works - Piano
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Summary of This Book
This volume gathers a particularly rich selection of works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, offering a comprehensive journey through his pianistic universe. You will first find five early pieces, including a Romance (Op. 5), a Waltz-scherzo (Op. 7), a Capriccio (Op. 8), as well as salon pieces like the Salon Polka (Op. 9, No. 2) and the Nocturne (Op. 10, No. 1). The book then highlights particularly appreciated repertoire pages, starting with the Original Theme and Variations (Op. 19, No. 6), an excellent foundation for working on structure, contrasts, and the art of variation.
The collection also includes a selection of excerpts from the Twelve Pieces (Op. 40) (including Chanson triste, Song without words, Waltz, and Russian Dance ), as well as the famous Sentimental Waltz (Op. 51, No. 6), ideal for refining phrasing, right-hand flexibility, and voice balance. The grand Dumka (Op. 59) ("Russian rustic scene") adds a broader dimension, alternating introspective episodes and folk-like outbursts.
To enrich touch and character work, the volume also gathers several numbers from the Eighteen Characteristic Pieces (Op. 72) (Impromptu, Berceuse, Dialogue, "Un poco di Schumann," "Un poco di Chopin," Five-Time Waltz...). Finally, two structuring cycles complete the set: Album for the Young (Op. 39), presented according to the restored original sequence, and The Seasons (Op. 37bis), with its notes and epigraphs and its twelve emblematic pieces from "January: By the Fireside" to "December: Christmas." A reference work for developing technique, style, and expressivity in the Romantic repertoire.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which piano works by Tchaikovsky are included in this collection?
The volume notably gathers early pieces, the Original Theme and Variations Op. 19 No. 6, excerpts from the Twelve Pieces Op. 40, and the Dumka Op. 59. The cycles Album for the Young Op. 39 and The Seasons Op. 37bis complete the selection.
Are Tchaikovsky's The Seasons complete in this score?
All twelve pieces of The Seasons Op. 37bis are included, from "January: By the Fireside" to "December: Christmas." The notes and epigraphs associated with the cycle are also included in the volume.
Does this edition contain the Album for the Young Op. 39?
The Album for the Young Op. 39 is presented in its restored original sequence.
Which Characteristic Pieces Op. 72 are featured in the book?
Several numbers from the Eighteen Characteristic Pieces Op. 72 are offered, including Impromptu, Berceuse, Dialogue, and Five-Time Waltz. The pieces "Un poco di Schumann" and "Un poco di Chopin" are also part of this selection. This content allows for exploring contrasting pianistic characters within the same opus.
Is the Sentimental Waltz included in Dover Tchaikowsky P.i. - The Seasons And Other Works?
The Sentimental Waltz Op. 51 No. 6 is included in this collection. Additionally, Sad Song, Song without Words, Waltz, and Russian Dance, extracted from Op. 40, are also featured.
