MUS 048 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Friar Laurence, Rondo
14 Nov 2017
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Tchaikovsky, overture-fantasy, romeo and juliet (1869, revised 1880) Wrote several symphonic poems, including on subject already used by liszt and. Preferred descriptions symphonic fantasia over overture-fantasy for works. Substantial pieces in one movement, free forms adopting some features from sonata form, rondo form, etc. In romeo and juliet, he followed outlines of original play in general way, but can identify main themes with elements of shakespeare drama. Romantic string melody clearly stands for love of romeo and juliet. Angry, agitated theme suggests vendetta between families, capulets and. Hymn-like theme heard at beginning of piece (later more march-like) denotes kindly. Friar laurence, who devises plan to help lovers that goes fatally wrong. Low clarinets and bassoons play sober hymn theme, strings answer with anguished-sounding passage forecasting unhappy outcome. Wind instruments utter solemn announcements, interspersed by strumming on the harp, as though someone preparing to tell the tale.
