The title of Tchaikovsky’s music about December
Tchaikovsky’s piano suite “The Four Seasons”, subtitled “Twelve Portraits of Character”. The whole song consists of twelve independent ditties with titles. These poems are related to the seasonal characteristics of the twelve months, so the music is named "Four Seasons". Among them, the sixth "Barcarolle" and the eleventh "Sleigh" are the most popular, while the third "Song of the Skylark" and the twelfth "Christmas" are often performed alone.
1. January—At the Fire Side
Not too fast, using arpeggios to create a fantasy atmosphere. The gloomy and melancholy melody and slow and monotonous rhythm bring people into the lonely and sad winter night.
"In that quiet and comfortable corner, the hazy night has been shrouded, the small fire in the fireplace is about to go out, and the dim light in the candle is still flickering..." - Pushkin
< p> 2. "Carnival" February—CarnivalThree sections, the theme of Russian dance music rhythm. The cheerful rhythm and jumping melody, with the characteristics of simple and bright double-beat dance music, express the joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere of the carnival.
"In the joyful carnival, how sumptuous the feast is..."——P. Vyademsky
3. March—Song of the Lark
The melody is light and agile, showing the spring scene of the skylark singing happily.
"Flowers are swaying in the wind on the fields, and there is bright sunshine everywhere. The skylarks are singing to their heart's content in spring, and the blue sky is echoing with beautiful songs..." - Ah. Maykov
4. "Snow Drop" April—Snow Drop
The rhythm is comfortable and the mood is soft. It expresses the longing and dream of early spring.
"Light green, fresh pine and snow grass! The residual snow of early spring is nestled beside you. ... The sorrow and distress of the past, only the last few tears are still flowing, and the happiness of the future will be given to you. You bring novel fantasies..." -A. Maykov
5. "White Nights" May—White Nights
The main part is an arpeggio full of sweet and quiet feelings, and the middle part becomes a game-like Allegro. The melody is ups and downs, gentle and soft, with strong singing ability and full of Sydney's sincere admiration.
"What a wonderful night, happiness envelopes everything. Thank you, my dear hometown in the middle of the night! From the frozen kingdom, from the kingdom of wind and snow, your May is flying, how fresh she is Refreshing!”——Ah. Feit
6. "Barcarolle" June—Barcarolle
A trilogy, with well-proportioned and slightly undulating accompaniment like rippling microwaves, and the soothing theme of the first part is gentle but slightly Melancholy makes people seem to see a lonely boat on the river floating gently into the distance on an early summer night.
"Go to the shore - the waves there will come and kiss your feet, and the mysterious and melancholy stars will shine above our heads." - Ah. Pleseyev
7. "Song of the Reapers" July—Song of the Reapers
Folk song melody, Chartaz dance style.
"Move your shoulders! Pull your arms back! Let the midday wind blow towards you!" - Ah. Kolizov
8. "Harvest" August—Harvest
The swirling theme is like a dance song, full of joy of harvest.
"Every household is harvesting autumn grain. The tall rye falls on the ground, the bundles of wheat are stacked into mountains, and the oxcarts are busy transporting them in the middle of the night." - A. Kolizov
9. "September—The Hunting"
Trilogy, moderate Allegro. The middle theme has the characteristics of a march, which is reminiscent of a cavalry marching on a field shrouded in morning mist.
"The horn sounds at the moment of departure, the hounds are ready, the early morning light shines and everyone mounts their horses, the horses are galloping towards the Tuojiang River." - Pushkin
10. "Song of Autumn" October —Autumn Song
Cantabile Andante. The slow and lingering melody contains the sadness of autumn.
"The garden in late autumn is withered and desolate, with yellow and fallen leaves blowing in the wind..."——A. Tolstoy
11. "Sleigh" November—Troika
"Ping" is a trilogy. The theme of the first part is composed of moderate Allegro and pentatonic tones. It is simple and broad, which reminds people of the scene of the coachman humming Russian folk songs and driving three carriages on the vast snowy field. The theme in the middle part is more active, with the dual characteristics of song and dance. Decorated with minor second degree applaud, it vividly imitates the sound of carriage bells. This melody swirls and jumps among the bells, making the music full of life.
"Don't look sadly toward the road, and don't rush to catch up with the carriage. Let those melancholy and sorrows disappear from your heart forever." - Ni. Nekrasov
12. "Christmas" December—Christmas
Waltz style. It vividly depicts the humorous image of the girl in the poem.
"On Christmas night, the girl was about to tell her fortune. She took off her boots and threw them in front of the gate.
”——Rukovsky