According to his teachers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was not particularly gifted. His special talents were acknowledged only in 1865 when he had been working for the Ministry of Finances for some years. In 1866 he was appointed teacher at the Conservatory and applied himself to composing. His oeuvre is fairly extensive and many of his compositions receive a high ranking on the internat…

Themes from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture for variable ensemble.This well-scored arrangement opens with the slow chorale-like theme from the beginning of the original overture. From there it builds to the familiar dynamic strains and powerful conclusion.Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation…

This new edition of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3 unites both works for the first time in a single score. In addition to a difficult-to-find version of Tchaikovsky's original PianoConcerto No. 2 in G major this edition features Alexander Siloti's suggested revisions. Although Siloti had the composer's permission to edit the work he significantly shortened the second movement despite…

Tchaikovsky is best known for his purely instrumental compositions. However we must not underestimate him as a composer of operas. Many of his operas such as ¬Pique Dame and Eugene Onegin are still performed regularly throughout the world. Eugene Onegin (also called Jevgeny Onegin) composed in 1877-1878 was not called an opera by Tchaikovsky himself but ?lyric scenes?. The work is entirely do…

James Curnow skillfully brings one of Tchaikovsky's most memorable symphonic themes to the concert band stage with this new arrangement. It's always a good idea to let your band members become familiar with great orchestrathemes. Whether used as a concert centerpiece or an exciting finale you'll want to have this mainstay of Romantic era music in your library. Dur: 4:45

Throughout the years composers have found inspiration for their works in simple folk melodies. Tchaikovsky loved Russian folk music all his life. Whilst composing his 2nd symphony he was inspired by farmers’ songs that fascinated him during a stay in Kamenka (near Kiev). He composed this symphony in 1872/73 and used the melody from the song The Stork as the main theme for the Finale. James Cur…

Tchaikovsky Suite

Tchaikovsky’s Finale from Symphony No. 4 is one of the most stirring pieces in the symphonic repertoire. This outstanding arrangement makes it quite accessible for younger players and highlights the major themes throughout the movement. An ideal choice for directors searching for well-known classical transcriptions that will not be overly taxing on students. (3:24)

Tchaikovsky's lovely melancholy melody was inspired by a poem that speaks of great sadness. Print the poem in your program or have it recited as the band plays to create a deeply moving tribute to any and all departed loved ones. This is a simply gorgeous piece of music that explores dark tonalities and expressive performance.

Considered one of the most technically difficult works for the Violin Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major Op. 35 is one of the best known Violin concertos constantly performed by the world’s greatest artists. The genius of Tchaikovsky translates beautifully in the expressive second movement of the concerto. Canzonetta is a lyrical andante in G minor which should be played with a lot o…

(Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics Vol. 2117 For Violin and P). Composed by Max Bruch (1838-1920), Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn (1809-1847), and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). For Violin, Piano Accompaniment (Score and Solo Part). String. Softcover. 176 pages. G. Schir…

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

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Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Great Classics. Classical. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2017. De Haske Publications #DHP 1175852-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1175852-010).

English-German-French-Du…

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1175852-140

Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Great Classics. Classical. Score Only. Composed 2017. 31 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1175852-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1175852-140).

English-German-French-D…

Concert Band (SCORE) - Level 3.5

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Concertante Variations on an Original Theme After Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky. Composed by Jan de Haan. De Haske Concert Band. Concert. Softcover. Duration 815 seconds. De Haske Publications #033198. Published by De Haske…

Concert Band (SCORE+PARTS) - Level 3.5

SKU: HL.4007461

Concertante Variations on an Original Theme After Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky. Composed by Jan de Haan. De Haske Concert Band. Concert. Softcover. Duration 815 seconds. De Haske Publications #033198. Published by De…

Featuring: Symphony No. 4 / The Nutcracker Suite / 1812 Overture. Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky [Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky]. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Masterworks; Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement; Ro…

By Vittorio Monti (1868-1922). Arranged by Marco Tamanini. For violin and concert band. Baton Music Instrumental Series. For Violin and Orchestra. Grade 3. Full score and parts. Duration 5:00. Published by Baton Music

(Grade 3 - Score and Parts). By Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James Curnow. Curnow Music Concert Band. Grade 3. Published by Curnow Music

Tchaikovsky: Illustrated Lives Of The Great Composers by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky / Simon Mundy. Classical Biography. Illustrated Lives Of The Great Composers. Romantic, Classical. Biography. Text language: English. 208 pages. Published by Omnibus Press