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Bridal March, "Here Comes The Bride", Flute and Alto Saxophone Duet # Flute, Saxophone (duet) # INTERMEDIATE # Classical # Richard Wagner # David McKeown # Bridal March, "Here Comes The # David McKeown # SheetMusicPlus
Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587550 Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by David McKeow...(+)
Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587550 Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by David McKeown. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 3 pages. David McKeown #4359327. Published by David McKeown (A0.587550). The Bridal March was written by Richard Wagner in 1850, scored for orchestra and chorus, and opening the third act of his opera, Lohingren. It is best known in the English-speaking world as Here Comes the Bride. Queen Victoria’s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, and its popularity has endured ever since. This version is arranged as a duet for Flute and Alto Saxophone.Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances, especially at weddings. The melody is mainly in the first part. The performance time is a little more than one minute. Follow the links above to hear a short audio sample or a complete performance on youtube. The samples come from the Clarinet Duet version of this arrangement.Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with phrasing and expressive playing. The rhythms are straightforward though there are unexpected accidentals in the middle section which might pose a challenge for finger coordination and reading.There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203 O Come All Ye Faithful (Trio for Flute, Tenor Sax and Piano)
O Come All Ye Faithful (Trio for Flute, Tenor Sax and Piano) # Tenor Saxophone and Piano # INTERMEDIATE # John Francis Wade, Anton Dvora # John A # O Come All Ye Faithful # John A. Dempsey # SheetMusicPlus
Small Ensemble Flute,Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524980 Composed by John Francis Wade, Anton Dvorak. Arranged by John A. D...(+)
Small Ensemble Flute,Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524980 Composed by John Francis Wade, Anton Dvorak. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 19 pages. John A. Dempsey #6561055. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524980). O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.  This hymn arrangement of a beloved Yuletide carol is a holiday kaleidoscope of praise and worship, as it includes additional themes, melodic and rhythmic variation as well as varied moods, some peaceful, others elated, but all reflective of the celebration of the Nativity.  With incidental music by Dvorak, this trio for flute, tenor sax and piano is recommended for Christmas plays, pageants and programs, holiday recitals and Christmas concerts as well as traditional Christmas church services and other seasonal worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude, Christmas play overture, silent prayer accompaniment and special music.  Also known as Adeste Fideles.  15 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for flute and tenor sax).  Concert Key (Piano): F major.  Flute Key: F major.  Tenor Sax Key: G major . Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for Alto Sax Duo
Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for Alto Sax Duo # 2 Saxophones (duet) # EASY # Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghen # James M # Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612787 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). Arranged...(+)
Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612787 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Contest,Festival,Standards,Traditional,Wedding. 2 scores. 59 pages. Jmsgu3 #221981. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.612787). John Baptist Loeillet, a Flemish Baroque composer, wrote six sonatas for flute and basso continuo in his Op. 5 No. 2. This work is widely considered to be some of his most significant compositions, and they are still performed today.The sonatas are divided into three movements each, with two slow movements and one faster one. The flute part is very demanding, as Loeillet often wrote in the high register, and the accompanying basso continuo part provides a solid foundation for the piece. The music has an emotional intensity that was characteristic of the Baroque era, and it features various ornamentations, like trills and mordents. The influence of Corelli can be heard in the contrapuntal textures, and the melodic lines are often based on the scales and modes of the period.Loeillet's Op. 5 No. 2 is a beautiful and captivating work, and its timelessness is a testament to its quality. It has been transcribed and adapted for other instruments, and it remains a popular choice for many classical musicians.Contents:Sonata No. 1 Duration: 9:45 Score: 8 pages 1. Vivace 2. Affetuoso e Poco Vivace 3. Allegro 4. Largo 5. AllegroSonata No. 2 Duration: 16:00, Score: 12 pages 1. La¬rgo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. Vivace 5. Vivace 6. Largo 7. GigaSonata No. 3 Duration: 19:20, Score: 14 pages 1. Vivace 2. Largo 3. Gavotto – Allegro 4. Sarabanda 5. Allegro 6. Largo 7. Menuet 8. Giga - AllegroSonata No. 4 Duration: 11:08, Score: 10 pages 1. Vivace 2. Gavott 3. Largo 4. Allegro 5. Sarabanda - Largo 6. AllegroSonata No. 5 Duration: 7:49, Score: 7 pages 1. Largo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. GavottSonata No. 6 Duration: 9:42, Score: 8 pages 1. Andante 2. Adagio 3. Allegro 1 4. Allegro 2. Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for Baritone Sax Duo
Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for Baritone Sax Duo # 2 Saxophones (duet) # EASY # Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghen # James M # Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Baritone Saxophone Duet Baritone Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612788 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). ...(+)
Baritone Saxophone Duet Baritone Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612788 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Contest,Festival,Standards,Traditional,Wedding. 2 scores. 59 pages. Jmsgu3 #221982. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.612788). John Baptist Loeillet, a Flemish Baroque composer, wrote six sonatas for flute and basso continuo in his Op. 5 No. 2. This work is widely considered to be some of his most significant compositions, and they are still performed today.The sonatas are divided into three movements each, with two slow movements and one faster one. The flute part is very demanding, as Loeillet often wrote in the high register, and the accompanying basso continuo part provides a solid foundation for the piece. The music has an emotional intensity that was characteristic of the Baroque era, and it features various ornamentations, like trills and mordents. The influence of Corelli can be heard in the contrapuntal textures, and the melodic lines are often based on the scales and modes of the period.Loeillet's Op. 5 No. 2 is a beautiful and captivating work, and its timelessness is a testament to its quality. It has been transcribed and adapted for other instruments, and it remains a popular choice for many classical musicians.Contents:Sonata No. 1 Duration: 9:45 Score: 8 pages 1. Vivace 2. Affetuoso e Poco Vivace 3. Allegro 4. Largo 5. AllegroSonata No. 2 Duration: 16:00, Score: 12 pages 1. La¬rgo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. Vivace 5. Vivace 6. Largo 7. GigaSonata No. 3 Duration: 19:20, Score: 14 pages 1. Vivace 2. Largo 3. Gavotto – Allegro 4. Sarabanda 5. Allegro 6. Largo 7. Menuet 8. Giga - AllegroSonata No. 4 Duration: 11:08, Score: 10 pages 1. Vivace 2. Gavott 3. Largo 4. Allegro 5. Sarabanda - Largo 6. AllegroSonata No. 5 Duration: 7:49, Score: 7 pages 1. Largo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. GavottSonata No. 6 Duration: 9:42, Score: 8 pages 1. Andante 2. Adagio 3. Allegro 1 4. Allegro 2. Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for Soprano Sax Duo
Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for Soprano Sax Duo # 2 Saxophones (duet) # EASY # Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghen # James M # Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612840 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). Ar...(+)
Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612840 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Contest,Festival,Standards,Traditional,Wedding. Score. 59 pages. Jmsgu3 #222036. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.612840). John Baptist Loeillet, a Flemish Baroque composer, wrote six sonatas for flute and basso continuo in his Op. 5 No. 2. This work is widely considered to be some of his most significant compositions, and they are still performed today.The sonatas are divided into three movements each, with two slow movements and one faster one. The flute part is very demanding, as Loeillet often wrote in the high register, and the accompanying basso continuo part provides a solid foundation for the piece. The music has an emotional intensity that was characteristic of the Baroque era, and it features various ornamentations, like trills and mordents. The influence of Corelli can be heard in the contrapuntal textures, and the melodic lines are often based on the scales and modes of the period.Loeillet's Op. 5 No. 2 is a beautiful and captivating work, and its timelessness is a testament to its quality. It has been transcribed and adapted for other instruments, and it remains a popular choice for many classical musicians.Contents:Sonata No. 1 Duration: 9:45 Score: 8 pages 1. Vivace 2. Affetuoso e Poco Vivace 3. Allegro 4. Largo 5. AllegroSonata No. 2 Duration: 16:00, Score: 12 pages 1. La¬rgo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. Vivace 5. Vivace 6. Largo 7. GigaSonata No. 3 Duration: 19:20, Score: 14 pages 1. Vivace 2. Largo 3. Gavotto – Allegro 4. Sarabanda 5. Allegro 6. Largo 7. Menuet 8. Giga - AllegroSonata No. 4 Duration: 11:08, Score: 10 pages 1. Vivace 2. Gavott 3. Largo 4. Allegro 5. Sarabanda - Largo 6. AllegroSonata No. 5 Duration: 7:49, Score: 7 pages 1. Largo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. GavottSonata No. 6 Duration: 9:42, Score: 8 pages 1. Andante 2. Adagio 3. Allegro 1 4. Allegro 2. Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for Tenor Sax Duo
Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for Tenor Sax Duo # 2 Saxophones (duet) # EASY # Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghen # James M # Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612843 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). Arrang...(+)
Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612843 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Contest,Festival,Standards,Traditional,Wedding. Score. 59 pages. Jmsgu3 #222038. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.612843). John Baptist Loeillet, a Flemish Baroque composer, wrote six sonatas for flute and basso continuo in his Op. 5 No. 2. This work is widely considered to be some of his most significant compositions, and they are still performed today.The sonatas are divided into three movements each, with two slow movements and one faster one. The flute part is very demanding, as Loeillet often wrote in the high register, and the accompanying basso continuo part provides a solid foundation for the piece. The music has an emotional intensity that was characteristic of the Baroque era, and it features various ornamentations, like trills and mordents. The influence of Corelli can be heard in the contrapuntal textures, and the melodic lines are often based on the scales and modes of the period.Loeillet's Op. 5 No. 2 is a beautiful and captivating work, and its timelessness is a testament to its quality. It has been transcribed and adapted for other instruments, and it remains a popular choice for many classical musicians.Contents:Sonata No. 1 Duration: 9:45 Score: 8 pages 1. Vivace 2. Affetuoso e Poco Vivace 3. Allegro 4. Largo 5. AllegroSonata No. 2 Duration: 16:00, Score: 12 pages 1. La¬rgo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. Vivace 5. Vivace 6. Largo 7. GigaSonata No. 3 Duration: 19:20, Score: 14 pages 1. Vivace 2. Largo 3. Gavotto – Allegro 4. Sarabanda 5. Allegro 6. Largo 7. Menuet 8. Giga - AllegroSonata No. 4 Duration: 11:08, Score: 10 pages 1. Vivace 2. Gavott 3. Largo 4. Allegro 5. Sarabanda - Largo 6. AllegroSonata No. 5 Duration: 7:49, Score: 7 pages 1. Largo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. GavottSonata No. 6 Duration: 9:42, Score: 8 pages 1. Andante 2. Adagio 3. Allegro 1 4. Allegro 2. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone # Saxophone (band part) # Instructional # Jule Styne # Calvin Custer # Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let # Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music # SheetMusicPlus
Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001698_AX2 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Instructional...(+)
Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001698_AX2 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001698_AX2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001698_AX2). UPC: 038081341392.Swing into jazz with masterful arrangements by Calvin Custer. Provide fun and exciting small ensemble music for school events, community concerts, church ensembles, parties, and many other settings. Flute, clarinet, saxophone, and brass choirs can play jazz and popular standards along with a rhythm section of piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Arrangements include written-out solos with chord changesâ€â€perfect for the classically trained player or the experienced jazz soloist. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: E-flat Alto Saxophone
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: E-flat Alto Saxophone # Saxophone (band part) # Instructional # Jule Styne # Calvin Custer # Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let # Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music # SheetMusicPlus
Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001698_AX1 E-flat Alto Saxophone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Instructional. Pa...(+)
Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001698_AX1 E-flat Alto Saxophone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001698_AX1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001698_AX1). UPC: 038081341392.Swing into jazz with masterful arrangements by Calvin Custer. Provide fun and exciting small ensemble music for school events, community concerts, church ensembles, parties, and many other settings. Flute, clarinet, saxophone, and brass choirs can play jazz and popular standards along with a rhythm section of piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Arrangements include written-out solos with chord changesâ€â€perfect for the classically trained player or the experienced jazz soloist. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: E-flat Baritone Saxophone
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: E-flat Baritone Saxophone # Saxophone (band part) # Instructional # Jule Styne # Calvin Custer # Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let # Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music # SheetMusicPlus
Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001698_BTX E-flat Baritone Saxophone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Instructional...(+)
Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001698_BTX E-flat Baritone Saxophone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001698_BTX. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001698_BTX). UPC: 038081341392.Swing into jazz with masterful arrangements by Calvin Custer. Provide fun and exciting small ensemble music for school events, community concerts, church ensembles, parties, and many other settings. Flute, clarinet, saxophone, and brass choirs can play jazz and popular standards along with a rhythm section of piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Arrangements include written-out solos with chord changesâ€â€perfect for the classically trained player or the experienced jazz soloist. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: B-flat Tenor Saxophone
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: B-flat Tenor Saxophone # Saxophone (band part) # Instructional # Jule Styne # Calvin Custer # Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let # Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music # SheetMusicPlus
Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001698_TX1 B-flat Tenor Saxophone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Instructional. P...(+)
Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001698_TX1 B-flat Tenor Saxophone. Composed by Jule Styne. Arranged by Calvin Custer. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001698_TX1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001698_TX1). UPC: 038081341392.Swing into jazz with masterful arrangements by Calvin Custer. Provide fun and exciting small ensemble music for school events, community concerts, church ensembles, parties, and many other settings. Flute, clarinet, saxophone, and brass choirs can play jazz and popular standards along with a rhythm section of piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Arrangements include written-out solos with chord changesâ€â€perfect for the classically trained player or the experienced jazz soloist. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone # Saxophone (band part) # Instructional # Jule Styne # Calvin Custer # Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let # Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music # SheetMusicPlus
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Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Flutes from Nutcracker Suite for Soprano Sax & Piano # Soprano Saxophone and Piano # INTERMEDIATE # Classical # Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky # James M # Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Flut # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549801 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,C...(+)
Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549801 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #3539211. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549801). Duration: ca. 2:10. Score: 9 pages. 77 measures in 2/4. Solo part: 2 pages, Piano part: 4 pages. A favorite Christmas selection from the Nutcracker Suite. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky is probably the most popular of the great composers in America. His music certainly appeals to musicians. Likewise, it appeals even to folks who don’t normally listen to serious music. This is probably because of his most noteworthy melodies. Above all, he writes with great emotion. This certainly makes a most noteworthy if not an unforgettable impact. Education First of all, He attended classes at the Russian Musical Society. Even more, He also attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory. There he studied music theory with Nikolai Zaremba. He also consequently studied composition with Anton Rubenstein. It seems like Rubenstein came under criticism from a group of Russian composers known as the Five. The Five The Five certainly rejected Western musical influences. They rather sought to use elements from Russian music. They furthermore wanted to use more exotic musical materials. Western Techniques More than other Russian composers, Tchaikovsky studied modern Western music. He certainly develops his music like the European masters. So, rather than repeating a motive, he moves to a new key. He then introduces a different theme in the new key. Hence, he maintained his independence from the Five. Even more, he became the first Russian composer of international stature. Influences Tchaikovsky was probably influenced in his ballet scoring by Léo Delibes. Richard Wagner influenced his symphonic writing. Tchaikovsky’s most famous works include the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake. Also famous are the Violin Concerto in D and the six symphonies. The greatest of the six symphonies may be No. 6, the Pathétique. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a The Nutcracker Suite is a ballet that was performed for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg. To begin with, the original ballet failed to attract a positive reception. However, the ballet suite became probably one of the most popular of all of Tchaikovsky’s works. The ballet suite became even more famous in the 1960s. It is now performed all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season. Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Flutes from Nutcracker Suite for Tenor Sax & Piano
Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Flutes from Nutcracker Suite for Tenor Sax & Piano # Tenor Saxophone and Piano # INTERMEDIATE # Classical # Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky # James M # Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Flut # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549802 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Chr...(+)
Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549802 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #3539213. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549802). Duration: ca. 2:10. Score: 9 pages. 77 measures in 2/4. Solo part: 2 pages, Piano part: 4 pages. A favorite Christmas selection from the Nutcracker Suite. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky is probably the most popular of the great composers in America. His music certainly appeals to musicians. Likewise, it appeals even to folks who don’t normally listen to serious music. This is probably because of his most noteworthy melodies. Above all, he writes with great emotion. This certainly makes a most noteworthy if not an unforgettable impact. Education First of all, He attended classes at the Russian Musical Society. Even more, He also attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory. There he studied music theory with Nikolai Zaremba. He also consequently studied composition with Anton Rubenstein. It seems like Rubenstein came under criticism from a group of Russian composers known as the Five. The Five The Five certainly rejected Western musical influences. They rather sought to use elements from Russian music. They furthermore wanted to use more exotic musical materials. Western Techniques More than other Russian composers, Tchaikovsky studied modern Western music. He certainly develops his music like the European masters. So, rather than repeating a motive, he moves to a new key. He then introduces a different theme in the new key. Hence, he maintained his independence from the Five. Even more, he became the first Russian composer of international stature. Influences Tchaikovsky was probably influenced in his ballet scoring by Léo Delibes. Richard Wagner influenced his symphonic writing. Tchaikovsky’s most famous works include the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake. Also famous are the Violin Concerto in D and the six symphonies. The greatest of the six symphonies may be No. 6, the Pathétique. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a The Nutcracker Suite is a ballet that was performed for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg. To begin with, the original ballet failed to attract a positive reception. However, the ballet suite became probably one of the most popular of all of Tchaikovsky’s works. The ballet suite became even more famous in the 1960s. It is now performed all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season.