Books with author Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky

This volume contains authoritative Russian editions of three of Tchaikovsky's most popular orchestral works. The 1812 Overture, Op. 49, is among the best known and most beloved of all classical music compositions, thrilling audiences with its stirring martial themes and spectacular climax of roaring cannons and pealing church bells.March Slave, Op. 31, memorable for its poignancy and somber beauty, is a mainstay of the orchestral repertoire. This new compilation of popular masterworks concludes with the lovely and moving Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32, a dramatic tone poem considered to be among Tchaikovsky's finest compositions, with over 20 current recordings by the world's great orchestras. This volume will be welcomed by conductors, musicians, music students, and legions of listeners who enjoy the rewards of following Tchaikovsky's exceptional orchestration.

A royal christening is being celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing. But one name is missing from the guest list - and in her rage the uninvited godmother puts a terrible curse on the baby princess: On reaching the age of 16, she will prick her finger on a spindle and die. Can the gentle Lilac Fairy avert disaster and bring about a happy ending? Find out by reading and playing this Easy Piano Picture Book. Tchaikovsky's sumptuous ballet version of the famous fairy tale is here bought to life in words, easy-to-play piano extracts, and enhancing full-color illustrations.