Souvenir de Hapsal
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Souvenir de Hapsal is a suite of three pieces
for piano
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
. It was his first cycle
of piano pieces and it was composed in 1867.
, then in the Russian Empire (it is now Haapsalu
in Estonia
). He stayed there with his brothers Modest
and Anatoly Tchaikovsky as well as members of the Davydov family. He dedicated this work to Vera Davydova.
The Scherzo was first performed by Nikolai Rubinstein
on 27 February 1868.
The conductor Max Erdmannsdörfer
orchestrated Chant sans paroles, which pleased Tchaikovsky so much that he conducted it himself.
Musical composition
Musical composition can refer to an original piece of music, the structure of a musical piece, or the process of creating a new piece of music. People who practice composition are called composers.- Musical compositions :...
for piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian: Пётр Ильи́ч Чайко́вский ; often "Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky" in English. His names are also transliterated "Piotr" or "Petr"; "Ilitsch", "Il'ich" or "Illyich"; and "Tschaikowski", "Tschaikowsky", "Chajkovskij"...
. It was his first cycle
Cycle (music)
A music cycle is when a section of a song/music is repeated.In music a cycle is a section which is repeated or repeatable indefinitely, with the end of a preceding repetition leading to the beginning of a succeeding repetition. Cycles may be melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, or based on some other...
of piano pieces and it was composed in 1867.
History
The Souvenir de Hapsal was written during Tchaikovsky's stay in HapsalHaapsalu
Haapsalu is a seaside resort town located on the west coast of Estonia. It's the administrative centre of Lääne County and has a population of 11,618 ....
, then in the Russian Empire (it is now Haapsalu
Haapsalu
Haapsalu is a seaside resort town located on the west coast of Estonia. It's the administrative centre of Lääne County and has a population of 11,618 ....
in Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
). He stayed there with his brothers Modest
Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian dramatist, opera librettist and translator.-Early life:Modest Ilyich was born in Alapayevsk, the younger brother of the future composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. He graduated from the School of Jurisprudence with a degree in law...
and Anatoly Tchaikovsky as well as members of the Davydov family. He dedicated this work to Vera Davydova.
The three pieces
Souvenir de Hapsal consists of three pieces for the piano:- Ruines d'un Chateau, E minor
- Scherzo, F major
- Chant sans Paroles, F major.
The Scherzo was first performed by Nikolai Rubinstein
Nikolai Grigoryevich Rubinstein
Nikolai Grigoryevich Rubinstein was a Russian pianist, conductor and composer. He was the younger brother of Anton Rubinstein and a close friend of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.-Life:...
on 27 February 1868.
The conductor Max Erdmannsdörfer
Max Erdmannsdörfer
Max Erdmannsdörfer was a German conductor, pianist and composer....
orchestrated Chant sans paroles, which pleased Tchaikovsky so much that he conducted it himself.