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[Tchaikovsky] Pick up famous and representative pieces!

Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a towering composer who represents Romantic-era Russia.

From ballet music such as Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty to works like the Piano Concerto No.

1 and several symphonies, he created numerous masterpieces that continue to be loved to this day.

Tchaikovsky’s music conveys richly colored, delicate melodies and a brilliant, dramatic musicality.

In this article, we introduce Tchaikovsky’s celebrated and representative works.

We’ve selected pieces ranging from famous tunes to lesser-known gems worthy of being called masterpieces—be sure to check them out!

[Tchaikovsky] Pick Up His Masterpieces and Signature Works! (161–170)

From The Four Seasons: June ‘Barcarolle’Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky / The Seasons, 12 Characteristic Pieces: 6. Barcarolle / Performed by Kyoko Nakagawa

From The Four Seasons: June 'Barcarolle'Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky did not leave many solo piano pieces.

Among those few, the most famous is probably this “Barcarolle.” It features a languid, wistful melody, yet the middle section takes on a brilliant atmosphere that evokes early summer.

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String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky, Quartet No.1 – Borodin Quartet

String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11Pyotr Tchaikovsky

A work from the period when he was composing while also teaching at the Moscow Conservatory.

The Andante cantabile of the second movement was inspired by a folk song he heard in Ukraine, and it is said that the great writer Tolstoy, who listened to the piece seated next to Tchaikovsky, was moved to tears.

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[Tchaikovsky] A selection of famous and representative works! (171–180)

“Waltz of the Flowers” from the ballet suite The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky

Nobuyuki Tsujii - Waltz of the Flowers, composed by Tchaikovsky (The Nutcracker)

“Waltz of the Flowers” from the ballet suite The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky

The Nutcracker, a ballet suite famous as a Christmas classic, is Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s well-known masterpiece.

Among its pieces, the Waltz of the Flowers is especially renowned.

Even those not familiar with ballet or classical music have likely heard it at least once.

The charm of this piece lies in its graceful, majestic melody.

Rather than moving one to tears, it inspires awe with its beauty.

The Nutcracker includes many lively numbers, so be sure to check out the other pieces as well.

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String Serenade, Movement IPyotr Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings — Barbirolli / London Symphony

String Serenade, Movement IPyotr Tchaikovsky

Among the four movements, this first movement is both weighty and imbued with a touch of fantasy, so I recommend it to couples looking for a refined yet striking classical piece.

It’s also been used in commercials, so it definitely has impact.

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In conclusion

We introduced Tchaikovsky’s masterpieces and signature works.

Did you enjoy the music of Tchaikovsky, who left behind many timeless pieces that continue to be loved across generations? There are many more works as well, so be sure to check them out!