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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Born: 1840. Died: 1893. Lived in: Russia
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer of the Romantic period. He was the first Russian composer whose music would make a lasting impression internationally. He wrote some of the most popular concert and theatrical music in the current classical repertoire, including the ballets Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, the 1812 Overture, his First Piano Concerto, several symphonies, and the opera Eugene Onegin.

Tchaikovsky's training set him on a path to reconcile what he had learned with the native musical practices to which he had been exposed from childhood. From that reconciliation, he forged a personal but unmistakably Russian style. The principles that governed melody, harmony and other fundamentals of Russian music ran completely counter to those that governed Western European music, which seemed to defeat the potential for using Russian music in large-scale Western composition or for forming a composite style, and it caused personal antipathies that dented Tchaikovsky's self-confidence. Russian culture exhibited a split personality, with its native and adopted elements having drifted apart increasingly since the time of Peter the Great.

Arrangements | Recordings

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky : Eugene Onegin, Opus 24 and Iolanthe, Opus 69

Expertly arranged Vocal Score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from the Kalmus Edition series. This Opera Score is from the Romantic era.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky : The Maid of Orleans, An Opera in Four Acts

Expertly arranged Vocal Score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from the Kalmus Edition series. This Opera Score is from the Romantic era.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky : Iolanthe, Opus 69 - An Opera in One Act

Expertly arranged Vocal Score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from the Kalmus Edition series. This Opera Score is from the Romantic era.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky : Eugene Onegin

Based on the verse novel by Aleksandr Pushkin, the composer's operatic masterpiece relates a tale of thwarted romance. Lavish melodies, expressive harmonies, and masterly orchestration abound in the sumptuous work, a staple of opera houses around the world. This attractive and modestly priced edition is reprinted from an authoritative early score.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky : None but the Lonely Heart and Other Songs

Individual Folios

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Jeff Funk : Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy

Using this famous movement from the timeless holiday ballet The Nutcracker Suite, this new 3-part voicing of Jeff Funk's popular choral arrangement provides a wonderful performance opportunity for school choirs. Lighthearted programming for holiday concerts.

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Musical: The Nutcracker

Greg Gilpin : Deck the Nutcracker Hall

The most ingenious pairing of words and music we've heard in years: the text of "Deck the Hall" set to Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy." You won't believe how easily the "fa la la's" fit to this universal holiday favorite from The Nutcracker Suite. The holiday text is secular so it's ideal for December concerts, and it's surprisingly easy to sing. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that?" pieces. The fully orchestrated SoundTrax CD is based on Tchaikovsky's original orchestration.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Musical: The Nutcracker

Jeff Funk : Deck the Nutcracker Hall

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Musical: The Nutcracker

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky : I Will Praise Thee, Alleluia!

Tom Fettke : Light of My Soul

Uses: General Scripture: Matthew 5:14; John 8:12 A Romantic masterpiece makes a welcome visit to the sanctuary in this fascinating adaptation. The words of the treasured hymn Beautiful Savior are cradled exquisitely in this expressive tune, creating something new and meaningful for church choirs. Supported by a pristine piano part, the partnership between accompaniment and voices is noteworthy, resulting in a stellar addition to the sacred choral repertoire.

Arranger: Tom Fettke

Chuck Bridwell : Nutcracker Jingles

It's "Jingle Bells" . . . it's The Nutcracker . . . it's great fun . . . it's "Nutcracker Jingles!" Festive frivolity abounds in this clever medley combining a favorite winter carol with the tunes from Tchaikovsky's most famous ballet. A crowd-pleaser!

Arranger: Chuck Bridwell | Musical: The Nutcracker

Jeff Funk : Nutcracker March (from The Nutcracker Suite)

SATB choirs, accompanied only by an optional snare-drum, will love singing this clever a cappella arrangement from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Easy to prepare with equal doses of unison singing, uncomplicated chords, "fa-la-la's," and "plums." Treat your singers and audience to some "suite" holiday humor.

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Musical: The Nutcracker

Jeff Funk : Russian Dance

Sung entirely on "fa-la-la" and "plum," this novelty piece successfully transforms Tchaikovsky's orchestration into a light and lively a cappella choral. A jovial choice for holiday performances, Jeff Funk's arrangement dances along from its recognizable opening flourish to the accelerating, jolly end. Guaranteed to make you smile!

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Musical: The Nutcracker

Mark Weston : The Nutcracker . . . In About Three Minutes

The title says it all. It's the story of the ballet, set to the music of the ballet, and it only takes . . . (you guessed it) . . . three minutes to perform. Terrific!

Arranger: Mark Weston | Musical: The Nutcracker

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky : The Three-Minute Nutcracker

It's that wacky Nutcracker - in only 3 minutes! Arranged in a fast-paced megamix style, you'll twirl through Tchaikovsky's music as the humorous original lyrics tell the story. Music includes snippets from: March, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Dance of the Reed Flutes, Chinese Dance, Russian Dance. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:10. Discovery Level 2.

Musical: The Nutcracker