The Musical Characteristics And Performance Of Tchaikovsky's "Dumka"

As an extraordinary Romantic composer in 19th century of Russia,Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky created plenty of works by integrating traditional Russian music and classical music of Western Europe.The piano solo "Dumka" Op.59 is among the most representative works demonstrating his success and his extreme creative personality of neuroticism and emotion.This thesis,as a study of Tchaikovsky's "Dumka" Op.59,helps piano performers understand the composition style and technique of the composer and his works in depth through a discussion on the personality of Tchaikovsky and the generic features of "Dumka"Op.59 as well as an analysis of the work's musical language and performance technique.Piano performers,by acquainting with the above,are then able to improve their skills in presenting not only this work but also other great works from Tchaikovsky.