Tchaikovsky (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Evans, Edwin

 
9781440069642: Tchaikovsky (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the life behind the music of a dance-floor legend.

This concise study unravels how Tchaikovsky shaped ballet and orchestral works, from his famous ballets to dramatic overtures, with clear context and accessible detail.

Edwin Evans’s volume situates the composer within his era, showing how Russian ballet and theater influenced his art. It blends biographical notes with notes on the music itself, helping readers understand why certain scores succeeded and how they evolved over time. The book emphasizes the practical and human side of composing, offering readers a window into the craft and the creative mind behind the works.
  • Learn how ballets like The Lake of Swans, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker came to life on stage and in the score
  • See how Russian performance culture valued ballet as a serious, artistic endeavor equal to opera
  • Discover how Tchaikovsky revised themes and reshaped orchestration across major works
  • Get a chronological sense of his output and the reception of his music
Ideal for readers of music history, ballet enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how a great composer built a lasting, craft-focused legacy.

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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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