The Tempest (Russian: БуряBurya), Symphonic Fantasia after Shakespeare,Op. 18, is asymphonic poem inF minor byPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed in 1873.[1] It was premiered in December 1873, conducted byNikolai Rubinstein.[1]
It is based on the playThe Tempest byWilliam Shakespeare. Similar in structure to Tchaikovsky's better-knownRomeo and Juliet fantasy-overture, it contains themes depicting the stillness of the ship at sea, the grotesque nature ofCaliban, and the love between Ferdinand andMiranda. The love music is particularly strong, being reminiscent of the love music fromRomeo and Juliet.
Tchaikovsky was much influenced by Shakespeare: in addition toRomeo and Juliet andThe Tempest, he also wrote aHamlet overture-fantasy (1888) andincidental music toHamlet (1891).
Excerpts from the score were used in the 2005 balletAnna Karenina, choreographed byBoris Eifman.
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets (B♭), 2 Bassoons + 4 Horns (F), 2 Trumpets (F), 3 Trombones, Tuba + Timpani, Cymbals, Bass Drum + Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses
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