Thursday, October 21, 2010

Opera : Tchaikovsky Was A Genuine Star

By Mark Walters

If you have ever heard of the Nutcracker ballet, or you have ever see it, then you are well aware of who Tchaikovsky was. He was very famous for this piece of work and many individuals know this name. This is true even if they have never seen it. He did his work during the Romantic period and he was able to produce many ballets, operas and symphonies.

From 1867 to 1878 this amazing composer continued to do the work that he really enjoyed and he completed many wonderful pieces during this time. These included the First Piano Concerto, The Little Russian and even Swan Lake. Many people can tell you that they have actually heard of the ballet Swan Lake even if they have never seen it or they know nothing about the ballet.

The 1812 Overture is one of his very famous pieces that most people will hear and tell you that they are familiar with. You can hear it on the television from time to time and it has been used in a number of different ways. Sleeping Beauty, the ballet, was also composed by this famous artist. Most people are not aware of this fact and they are shocked when they find out.

There are some famous operas that people will place with his name. One of these is The Queen of Spades. This is one of the more famous opera works and those individuals that know the opera are probably very familiar with this opera.

Tchaikovsky has been very important when it comes to the ballet and the opera. This article has discussed many of his famous works and the way that he has influenced those individuals that enjoy the arts, or that wanted to study the arts themselves. His work has been enjoyed by millions for hundreds of years and they are beautiful and magical to those people that have an opportunity to experience them in their original forms. It is easy to see that he worked hard and it paid off. - 40732

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