“Hamlet” by P. I. Tchaikovsky: Symphonic and Stage Implementation of the W. Shakespeare’s tragedy
Abstract
The article is devoted to the history of the implementation of P. I. Tchaikovsky the tragedy of W. Shakespeare. In addition to the well-known symphonic overture-fantasy “Hamlet” of 1888 (f-moll, op. 67) in the composer’s work incidental music (op. 67-bis) is represented, created at the request of the French actor L. Gitri in 1891. For the first time the idea of embodying the plot in music is indicated in the legacy of P. I. Tchaikovsky in 1876, it was proposed to his brother by M. I. Tchaikovsky, but earlier in 1872 the composer in his musical-critical article dedicated to the opera of the same name by A. Toma, discusses the problems associated with the creation of works on this plot. P. I. Tchaikovsky’s materials also consisted the composer’s sketch of Hamlet’s monologue with text in English, possibly for opera (1885), and sketches in the notebook No. 4, presumably intended for the program symphony “Hamlet” and partially included in the Fifth Symphony (1887). The result of the composer’s searching was a programmatic overture-fantasy and incidental music, in which the author included fragments from previously written compositions — from music to “Snow Maiden” and Elegy or string orchestra (“Hello gratitude”). The article concludes the significance of the plot for the composer and his connections with other opuses of the author.
About the Author
Z. M. Guseinova
Saint Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. Habil. (Arts), Prof.
SPIN-код: 4412-1430
2, liter A, Glinki St., St. Petersburg, 190068
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Guseinova Z.M. “Hamlet” by P. I. Tchaikovsky: Symphonic and Stage Implementation of the W. Shakespeare’s tragedy. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2021;(1):43-54. (In Russ.)
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