Tchaikovsky Romanticism

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Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky, is a Russian Born composer who created some of the most popular pieces of music. He was born on the 25th of April 1840 in the Ural Mountains of Russia. His music is associated with the Romantic Era and he is noted as the first and most famous Russian composer. The Romantic Period is not what what people think of when they hear the word “romance” today. Usually people hear the word romance and believe it is associated with love, which it is today however, during the period of Romanticism nature was the big idea, followed by many things people thought of and felt about it. Not only did Tchaikovsky create exceptional pieces of music but, he also created famous ballets such as the Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and …show more content…

These factors influenced the type of music which this period was noticed for. The people of the romantic period had an obsession with nature which, they viewed as art and supernatural. The idea of supernatural played a huge part in the creation of music and art pieces. The Romantics used mythological themes to depict creativity which evoked different emotions upon individuals. Although, the Romantics were fascinated with nature they also feared it because they viewed it as unpredictable. During this period the artists were also a big deal because it is believed their work showed creative views of nature which could have different meanings. This is why instrumental was still the most popular form of music in the period of Romanticism. Instrumental music gave people the ability to experience different interpretations, emotions and spiritual thoughts as well. Romantic composers used music as means of projecting powerful expression and …show more content…

The Nutcracker is notably one of the most well known ballets as it is often performed on TV programs as well as in theaters, especially within the months leading up to Christmas. The nutcracker is considered to be a piece of program music which, was a popular genre during the Romantic Period. Program music is an instrumental piece that is based on a story, programme music represents the links and the unification between music, painting, literature, theatre and dance. This ballet debuted on the 6th of December 1892, during the romantic period which, is known to have existed from the 18th to 19th century. In relation to the Romantic Era, The Nutcracker possess many characteristics attributed to this period in music. For instance, the storyline of The Nutcracker is about a little girl that shrinks to the size of her toys, soon after her favorite Christmas toy the nutcracker comes alive and takes her away to a magical kingdom filled with dolls after defeating the evil mouse king. This work of art is one that is a reflection of the Romantic Period because the Romantics had a fascination of Magic, dreams, fantasy and mystery. This ballet imposed the idea of supernatural as the rodents included in it were given the role of being evil. Also, it is beyond reality that a doll can come to life therefore, the idea of magic is presented to us. Tchaikovsky’s music reflected the

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