Piano Concerto No. 1
What is the main solo instrument of this concerto?
Piano
What is happening in each piece? (March & Waltz)
tip: give scene/setting
March: Children at a Christmas Party
Waltz: Flowers dancing in a magical kingdom
What is the feeling and the main focus of this theme?
Love
War / Military conflict
What is the purpose of this piece?
To celebrate a historical victory.
What is the FULL name of the famous pianist who harshly criticized the concerto?
Nikolai Rubinstein
Describe the type of movement each piece is trying to convey.
March: walking/marching
Waltz: flowing/spinning
What is the name of the famous play that inspired Tchaikovsky to write this piece?
Romeo and Juliet
What is the country Russia was supporting?
Serbia
Russia
What is the FULL name of the pianist who later on premiered and supported the concerto?
Hans Von Bülow
Identify the musical style used in each piece.
tip: style = tempo, rhythm, characteristics
March: Marching rhythm
Waltz: Waltz dance
What is the FULL name of the playwright who wrote the story?
William Shakespeare
What group of people is represented in the musics strong marching sections?
Soldiers / Army
What is the name of the invading emperor's army that is represented as the "enemy" in this piece?
What was Tchaikovsky response to the criticism he had previously recieved?
He refused to change a single note in the concerto.
Describe the mood of each piece.
(any synonyms are acceptable)
March: playful, lively...
Waltz: elegant, graceful...
What part of the story is shown through this theme?
What is the overall mood of this piece?
(synonyms are accepted)
Patriotic and heroic
What special musical features did Tchaikovsky use to represent the intensity of the battles?
Loud dynamics and use of explosive effects such as cannons.
Explain in detail how each piece matches the scene in the play.
(relevant answers are acceptable)
March: sounds like excited kids marching around excitedly, but in an orderly manner
Waltz: sounds like flowers moving swiftly and smoothly in the wind
Why did Tchaikovsky make this piece sound smooth and emotional? What was his goal for his audience?
(any relevant answers will be accepted)
To show deep feelings between Romeo and Juliet, and their strong connection
What does this piece represent in general?
War, struggle, bravery, pride
Why does Tchaikovsky include Russian and French melodies in the 1812 overture?