Selected Works of Tchaikovsky Art Songs

Author: (Russia) Tchaikovsky composed / Xu Yixuan selected
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Tchaikovsky was born on May 7, 1840, in Votkinsk City, Ural. His father was the manager and engineer of an ironworks, while his mother was passionate about music, sang well, and could also play the piano, making their home filled with a musical atmosphere. From a young age, he showed extraordinary musical talent, but no one in the family ever thought he would become a professional musician. Tchaikovsky was not only a great master of symphonic music but also a giant in the creation of art songs. His art songs, like his symphonies, featured both lyrical and beautiful singing as well as dramatic and conflicting contrasts; they included profound and delicate psychological portrayals as well as vivid characterizations. His piano accompaniment not only supported the main melody like green leaves supporting red flowers but also provided full development and extension based on the theme. This collection selects 43 of his numerous art songs for publication, all of which are masterpieces in the world of art songs and are accompanied by piano accompaniment. They can serve as concert repertoire for singers as well as teaching materials for art schools.