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Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 and 3 in Full Score - (Dover Music Scores) by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky (Paperback)

Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 and 3 in Full Score - (Dover Music Scores) by  Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The composer's musical development and growing mastery of orchestration in authoritative editions of three early symphonies: <i>Winter Daydreams</i>, the <i>Little</i> <i>Russian</i> and the <i>Polish</i>. Lists of instruments.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In the course of his musical career, Tchaikovsky attained a thorough mastery of orchestration as he strove to intensify the expressiveness of his musical language. This volume, combining authoritative full-score editions of his first three symphonies -- popularly known as "Winter Daydreams," the "Little Russian," and the "Polish" -- affords composers, musicians, and music students a unique opportunity to study his development.<br>All three symphonies -- two of which incorporate Russian folk tunes -- were successful on their first performances. Symphony No. 2 remains especially popular, but all are increasingly heard in concert and on recordings.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) ranks among the most beloved of Russian composers. Thanks to his technical skill and strict work habits, his wide-ranging output includes symphonies, operas, ballets, instrumental and chamber music, and songs.

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