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WorksThe following data are normally shown for each composition (where appropriate): TH number which relates to the entry for the work in the thematic catalogue from volume 1 of The Tchaikovsky Handbook (Indiana University Press, 2002), where much more comprehensive data can be found. Title of the work, usually in English, followed by the Russian title (NB: the latter will only display correctly if your web browser is configured to read Cyrillic characters). If Tchaikovsky gave the work a French title which is much better known than the English version (e.g. Souvenir d'un lieu cher) this has normally been retained. Subtitles and keys of individual numbers or movements may be given below. Source of Text/Libretto, for vocal and stage works. Dates of composition, if known. Scoring. Description of instrumentation/forces required to perform the pieces. First Performance. The place, date, and names of the conductor and soloist at the first public performance of the work. In the nineteenth century Russia was 12 days behind the Western calendar, so dates of first performances in Russia are given in the form old style/new style, e.g. 28 October/9 November/ Duration. The average length in performance, based on the available recordings. History. A detailed account of their composition, performance and reception is reproduced in extracts from authoritative sources. |
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