The Great Piano Works of Peter Ilyich Tchaikowsky

by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Composer)

This collection contains the piano works of the Russian master Tchaikowsky. The 56 pieces cover compositions from Opus 1 through Opus 72. Selections from the holiday favorite Nutcracker Suite; the entire Album for the Young; and various 'Songs Without Words,' Impromptus, Waltzes, Scherzos, Romances, and other shorter pieces are highlighted in the large collection. 56 compositions on 192 pages.

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 13, 1997

About the author

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Russian: Петр Ильич Чайковский) was a Russian composer of the Romantic era. While not part of the nationalistic music group known as "The Five", Tchaikovsky wrote music which was distinctly Russian: plangent, introspective, with modally-inflected melody and harmony.

Tchaikovsky considered himself a professional composer. He felt his professionalism in combining skill and high standards in his musical works separated him from his colleagues in "The Five." He shared several of their ideals, including an emphasis on national character in music. His aim, however, was linking those ideals with a professional standard high enough to satisfy European criteria. His professionalism also fueled his desire to reach a broad public, not just nationally but internationally, which he would eventually do.