TCHAIKOVSKY: The Capriccio Italien, Op. 45

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Excerpts from The Capriccio Italien, op. 45 is a fantasy for orchestra composed between January and May of 1880 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

The Capriccio was inspired by a trip Tchaikovsky took to Rome, during which he saw the Carnival in full swing, and is reminiscent of Italian folk music and street songs. As these elements are treated rather freely initially he intended this piece to be called Italian Fantasy. Tchaikovsky even uses as the introduction a bugle call that he overheard from his hotel played by Italian cavalry regiment. Another source of inspiration for this piece are Mikhail Glinka's Spanish Pieces.

The premiere was held in Moscow on December 18 of the same year; the orchestra was led by Nikolai Rubinstein. Although Tchaikovsky wrote to his patroness Nadezhda von Meck that the work would be successful (the piece was praised by most critics)he admitted that it was not very well composed.

Dedicated to Karl Davidov, the Capriccio was later arranged by the composer for 4-hand piano. A typical performance lasts for around 15 minutes.

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[SuperLuckydream]

It is so touching!

[nocturne163]

a breathtaking masterpiece by the genius ,

LOVE Tchaikovsky :)))

[fritsvanbennekom]

gewoon prachtige muziek waar tot rust komt

[CowHoofOnAHotPlate]

I'm playing this in my symphony orchestra. It's such a beautiful piece. So glad we're finally playing some tchaikovsky.

[mahiyarcooper]

how can i download this?

[TheLoveYouMake]

menyayaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat (>_<)



[MrNabmed]

outstanding ...best musician ever

[dyad2r1]

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[jbcranberry]

There's no one else just like Tchaikovsky... not single one!

[dipstick555]

@viking2014

same here :/

[viking2014]

I'd like this song if i didn't have to write a 600 word essay on it!!!!!!!!

[DMCoonce]

i love classical i play the viola :)))