Our lead cellist and soloist actually preformed the variations at carnegie hall earlier this year. Tchaikovsky wrote his rococo variations in 1877 for cello and orchestra, and later transcribed it for cello and piano. To view the first page of tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello op. Variations on a rococo theme simple english wikipedia, the. 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. However, the theme is not rococo in origin, but actually an original theme in the. Jeffrey kahane is both conductor and soloist in mozarts graceful 17th piano concerto, and cello virtuoso alisa weilerstein joins the philharmonic for tchaikovskys rococo variations, a kind of tribute to mozart that. Pablo ferrandez, zubin mehta, tchaikovsky rococo variations. All the flourish and flare of romantic music are present in this delightful arrangement that provides a great introduction to the era. 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. Download tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme, op. I have a fair amount of recordings of this work, but oddly none of the original version. 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.
What is the best edition of tchaikovskys rococo variations. Tchaikovsky called mozart the greatest of all composers, and this concert is an audiencepleasing convergence of the two. 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. Specifically regarding this recording of the rococo variations. The body of score is identical to that of the jurgenson publication from ca. The variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra.
The autumn brought the composition of the symphonic poem francesca da rimini, a drama of forbidden love based on an episode in dantes inferno, but this was followed, towards the end of the year, by a very different work, the variations on a rococo theme, presumably commissioned by his conservatory colleague, the german cellist wilhelm fitzenhagen. Variations o n a rococo theme scores at sheet music plus. This list of recordings of tchaikovsky s variations on a rococo theme, op. It is one of the most popular pieces of music for cello and orchestra. Rococo variations 2018 official digital download 24bit96khz published december 2, 2018.
Tchaikovsky violin concerto, rococo variations nemanja radulovic, borusan istanbul philharmonic orchestra, sascha goetzel. He also edited the piece heavily, even to the extent of changing the order of the variations and removing one of them altogether. High definition 24 bit music download munchner philharmoniker tchaikovsky. Variations on a rococo theme scores at sheet music plus. Tchaikovsky pyotr ilyich variations on a rococo theme op. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello. Tchaikovskys original version was reconstructed and published for the first time. Notes, original publisher info, plate numbers and footnotes omitted. Jan vogler on performing tchaikovskys rococo variations. This list of recordings of tchaikovskys 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. For me, the most important thing was to understand what tchaikovsky, a romantic composer, thought about the rococo period.
Transcription for cello with piano by tchaikovsky p. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello and. Rococo variations original version internet cello society. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme variation iii. Soaring with tchaikovsky in shanghai jaap van zweden rehearses the orchestra in tchaikovskys rococo variations, with alisa weilerstein as soloist, for the orchestras second concert at the 2018 misa festival, part of the fourth summer in the shanghai orchestra academy and residency partnership. Tchaikovsky, pyotr ilyich variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op. Tchaikovsky s original version was reconstructed and published for the first. The history of tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme and the. Tchaikovsky wrote the variations for his friend wilhelm fitzenhagen, who was a fine cellist and something of a meddler besides. The name of the conductor of the orchestra or chorus. This was perhaps the only hearing of the variations as tchaikovsky wrote the piece until 1941, when it was played in moscow without fitzenhagens bythenstandard emendations.
Peter ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 asked wilhelm fitzenhagen, professor of cello at the moscow conservatory, and. Carter brey, principal cello new york philharmonic. He made his official subscription debut with the orchestra in may 1997 performing tchaikovskys rococo variations under the direction of then music director. Classical, instrumental, romantic, classical legends, 100 recommended classical. Tchaikovsky pyotr ilyich variations on a rococo theme op 33 for cello and piano by leonard rose sheet music. Armenian star cellist, narek hakhnazaryan will join the mso to perform tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme. Piotr ilyich tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme, op. Rococo variations, opus 33 by peter ilyich tchaikovsky cello book item. We are doing the tchaikovsky rococo variations here. This recording is remarkable in that it marks a significant stage in a young artists career. Russian philharmonic moscow city symphony 344,685 views.
I was just wondering which versions that are available are of the. The variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra youtube mozart violin concerto n. Mstislav rostropovich tchaikovsky rococo variations, op 33 duration. Rococo variations by christopher wheeldon made to the tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme. Variations on a rococo theme online programme notes. Names of solo performers, with their instruments or stage roles given in parentheses. This is saying that the piece as tchaikovsky wrote it was played at the 1877 premiere, but then probably not again until 1941. Maiskys careful feeling for dynamics is evident throughout. Fitzenhagen advised tchaikovsky on the finer and more advanced aspects of cello technique. Download and print top quality variations on a rococo theme, op.
If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended. Rococo variations, an album by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, nemanja radulovic, borusan istanbul philharmonic orchestra, sascha goetzel, double sens, stephanie fontanarosa on spotify. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of variations on a rococo theme, for on allmusic. The style was inspired by mozart, tchaikovsky s role model, and makes it clear that tchaikovsky admired the classical style very much. Violoncello sheet music book by peter ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 written just one year before his mozartiana suite, tchaikovsky s variations on a rococo theme for cello and small orchestra opus 33 were completed in 1876. Walking around st petersburg you see so much rococo architecture and decoration, and you realise that the key is to play the rococo variations with style and beauty, rather than lateromantic virtuosity. The critics were very enthusiastic and tchaikovsky once said the score was with no doubt one of his best works. However, the theme is not rococo in origin, but actually an original theme in the rococo style. The beautiful cello melodies are set perfectly for the young string orchestra. Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for cello op. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Although he resented the hours teaching that prevented him from composing, tchaikovsky had nevertheless made some. The theme itself, however, is an original invention by tchaikovsky himself rather than an excerpt from the past. Variations on a rococo theme, for details allmusic. An ardent admirer of mozart, tchaikovskys splendid variations on a rococo theme are full of subtle homages to the classical composer. Tchaikovsky never composed a cello concerto, but he did write this work, which is a tune with a set of variations.
Tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello by. The variations o n a rococo theme for cello and orchestra youtube mozart violin concerto n. For many years the variations were known only in a version heavily edited by wilhelm fitzenhagen, to whom the work was dedicated. 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. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme, op. The sunday morning concert of sunday the 20th of january 2019, live in the concertgebouw in amsterdam. Tchaikovsky 184093 variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra original version we have wilhelm fitzhagen, cellist in the premieres of tchaikovsky s string quartets, to thank for commissioning the charming and graceful rococo variations, one of the composers dalliances with past musical styles. The albums most unusual feature is the fullscale reworking of the variations on a rococo theme, op. Variations on a rococo theme, op 33 hyperion records. This rococo is fine, but comes off as lighter and fluffier than maybe it should.
Not sure what the best variation is but i just wanted to say my highschool id doing the rococo variations for our spring concert. It consists of a theme in the rococo classical style and eight variations, making for a challenging work lasting around twenty minutes in performance. Dec 01, 2012 piotr ilitch tchaikovsky 18401893 variations on a rococo theme, op. Piotr ilitch tchaikovsky 18401893 variations on a rococo theme, op. Variations on a rococo theme is a piece of music for cello and orchestra composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Cw 59, was tchaikovsky s first composition for cello and orchestra, written between december 1876 and january 1877 o. These last years of his life were also those of his greatest fame. Shop and buy tchaikovsky variations on a rococo theme for violoncello sheet music. Rococo variations was commissioned by the british open championships for their 2008 contest in symphony hall, birmingham, and cocommissioned by the norwegian band federation, for their national championship in bergen in 2009 the title of the work has been used before, of course, most notably by tchaikovsky in his work for cello and orchestra. Surprisingly, the schelomo is powerfully played and quite sumptuous, and is the reason i go to this cd. Tchaikovsky s rococo variation portrait of tchaikovsky by nikolai kuznetsov 1893 wikimedia commons on this weekends performance today, well hear joshua roman play tchaikovsky s rococo variations a theme with a set of elegant and virtuosic variations for cello and orchestra. Download the score of variations on a rococo theme at the.
Variations on a rococo theme for cello and orchestra, op. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain. No such dejection hangs over tchaikovsky s delightful variations on a rococo theme which ooze elegance, ineffable charm and daring displays of technical brilliance. The score was dedicated to the cellist wilhelm fitzenhagen, who premiered it in moscow in november 1877, with the conductor nikolai rubinstein. Kol nidrei is likewise well done, and more on a level with the schelomo than the rococo. The variations o n a rococo theme in a major, opus 33 th 57. Andante cantabile 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 piece has rarely felt so rococo as it does her a delicate balance that allows the cello to shine. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title rococo variations. 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 tchaikovskys lifetime, although privately the composer expressed dissatisfaction with fitzenhagens alterations. Notes bedells claims as arranger and editor are dubious. While the pezzo capriccioso finds tchaikovsky in a more restrained mood, with the nocturne and andante cantabile he wears his romantic heart full on his sleeve. To download pdf, click the download pdf button below the appropriate sheet music image. Radulovic delivers a freeflowing rhapsodic account of tchaikovskys violin concerto, emplying an impressively wide range of tonal colouring and frequent use of rubatoradulovic also demonstrates remarkable credentials as a viola player in an unusual transcription of the rococo variationsthere are also places in the score where this version works really imaginatively.
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