Unit 9: Tchaikovsky and Romeo and Juliet Overture

Question 1

Birth/Death Years

Answer 1

1840-1893

Question 2

Musical Style and Contributions

Answer 2

Balanced Russian nationalism with Western traditions
Russian folk music, dances, fables, and literature were inspirations for vocal music and operas
Many works exhibit underlying pathos
Famous during his lifetime; travelled frequently

Question 3

V: Program music

Answer 3

A significant trend in 19th century music
Instrumental music with extramusical associations
Descriptive title identifies the connection
Some works include a written text provided by the composer

Question 4

V: Concert overture

Answer 4

A single-movement orchestral work with literary or pictorial associations
Usually in sonata form
Independent concert work; not connected to an opera or ballet

Question 5

Genres and Titles

Answer 5

Symphony No. 6 (“Pathetique”)
Eugene Onegin
The Queen of Spades

Question 6

Romeo and Juliet Overture: Genre

Answer 6

Concert overture

Question 7

Romeo and Juliet Overture: Premiere date

Answer 7

1870

Question 8

Romeo and Juliet Overture: Program

Answer 8

Portrays main characters and themes of Romeo and Juliet