MUSI 1F10 Study Guide - Final Guide: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Moscow Conservatory, Harriet Smithson
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First great exponent of romanticism in france. Affection for beethoven and shakespeare (love affair with shakespearean actress, harriet smithson) Orchestral works, piano works, french songs, chamber music. Failed revolution: took post in sweden before return to prague. Cycle of symphonic poems inspired by bohemian countryside. Invited to new york in 1891 to be director of national conservatory of music. Left career in law for music at 23. Studied music in st. petersburg then went to teach in the moscow. Famous and popular works include violin, piano concerto, 1812 overture, 6. Had natural affinity with dance, waltzes throughout his works. Three ballets (swan lake, sleeping beauty, nutcracker) Russian composer (cid:523)member of (cid:498)the mighty (andful(cid:499)/(cid:499)the five(cid:499) Contributions recognized by and studied with schumann. Revolutionized german opera with gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art, unifying all elements) Wrote grand, nationalistic operas to his own librettos. Developed theory of music drama, integrated theatre and music completely.
