Tchaikovsky on Music Composition

Author: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russia)
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Publish Date: 2001-06-03
Features:
On Symphonic Music is divided into two parts: Part 1 consists of Tchaikovsky's general discussions on symphonic music and his opinions on his own symphonic works, with 105 citations, arranged by genre (symphony, suite, overture, concerto). Part 2 includes Tchaikovsky's evaluations of symphonic works by over 20 composers from Russia and Western Europe, with 73 citations, arranged by national schools (Russian, German, French, etc.).
On Folk Music contains 36 citations, divided into two parts.
1–24 citations: Tchaikovsky's general views on folk music, his understanding and use of folk songs.
25–36 citations: Perspectives from contemporaries on Tchaikovsky and folk music.
On the Composer's Creation and Technique is divided into two parts.
1–24 citations: Tchaikovsky's insights on general issues of musical composition.
25–43 citations: His discussions on his own and other composers' creative processes.