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The '''''Capriccio Italien''''', Op. 45, is a [[fantasy (music)|fantasy]] for [[orchestra]] composed between January and May 1880 by [[Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]].
The '''''Capriccio Italien''''', Op. 45, is a [[fantasy (music)|fantasy]] for [[orchestra]] composed between January and May 1880 by [[Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]].


The [[Capriccio (music)|Capriccio]] was inspired by a trip Tchaikovsky took to [[Rome]], during which he saw the Carnival in full swing, and is reminiscent of [[Italy|Italian]] folk music and street songs.<ref>For this and what follows, see {{cite web |url=http://www.istrianet.org/istria/music/history-folklore/tchaikovsky1.htm |title=The Origins of Capriccio Italien in A Major, op. 45 (1880) |accessdate=2007-05-21}}</ref>{{better source}} As these elements are treated rather freely initially he intended this piece to be called Italian Fantasia.<ref>Brown (1986), p. 95</ref> 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 [[Capriccio (music)|Capriccio]] was inspired by a trip Tchaikovsky took to [[Rome]], during which he saw the Carnival in full swing, and is reminiscent of [[Italy|Italian]] folk music and street songs.<ref>For this and what follows, see {{cite web |url=http://www.istrianet.org/istria/music/history-folklore/tchaikovsky1.htm |title=The Origins of Capriccio Italien in A Major, op. 45 (1880) |accessdate=2007-05-21}}</ref>{{better source|date=May 2013}} As these elements are treated rather freely initially he intended this piece to be called Italian Fantasia.<ref>Brown (1986), p. 95</ref> 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){{Citation needed|date=April 2007}} by the time he came to orchestrate the work he expressed doubts about its musical substance.<ref>Brown (1986), p. 96</ref>
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){{Citation needed|date=April 2007}} by the time he came to orchestrate the work he expressed doubts about its musical substance.<ref>Brown (1986), p. 96</ref>


Dedicated to [[Karl Davydov]], the ''Capriccio'' was later arranged by the composer for 4-hand [[piano]]{{citation needed}}. A typical performance lasts for around 15 minutes.{{citation needed}}
Dedicated to [[Karl Davydov]], the ''Capriccio'' was later arranged by the composer for 4-hand [[piano]]{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}. A typical performance lasts for around 15 minutes.{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}


The middle part was used by [[Freddy Breck]] for his [[Schlager music|schlager]] "Bianca".{{citation needed}}
The middle part was used by [[Freddy Breck]] for his [[Schlager music|schlager]] "Bianca".{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}


==Instrumentation==
==Instrumentation==

Revision as of 04:20, 14 May 2013

The Capriccio Italien, Op. 45, is a fantasy for orchestra composed between January and May 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.[1][better source needed] As these elements are treated rather freely initially he intended this piece to be called Italian Fantasia.[2] 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)[citation needed] by the time he came to orchestrate the work he expressed doubts about its musical substance.[3]

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

The middle part was used by Freddy Breck for his schlager "Bianca".[citation needed]

Instrumentation

The Capriccio is scored for 3 flutes (3rd doubling on piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets in A, 2 bassoons, 4 horns in F, 2 cornets in A, 2 trumpets in E, 3 trombones (2 tenor, 1 bass), tuba, 3 timpani, triangle, tambourine, cymbals, bass drum, glockenspiel, harp and strings.

Notes and references

  1. ^ For this and what follows, see "The Origins of Capriccio Italien in A Major, op. 45 (1880)". Retrieved 2007-05-21.
  2. ^ Brown (1986), p. 95
  3. ^ Brown (1986), p. 96
  • Brown, David. Tchaikovsky: The Years of Wandering, 1878–85. London: Gollancz, 1986
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