The Synthesis of Poetry and Music in The Seasons by Tchaikovsky

• Main Authors: Chang, Yu-Chia, 張育嘉
• Other Authors: Chung, Hsiao-Ching
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/97eth7

碩士 === 國立臺南藝術大學 === 音樂學系碩士班 === 106 === Music and literature have always been closely related to each other until this day. Doubtlessly, the development of both art forms complements each other throughout history. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the combination of literature and music. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op.37b which consists of twelves pieces with titles was composed between 1875-1876. The set describes the different characters of the 12 months in Russia including its natural scenery, festivals and people’s lives, etc. A poem exists along with each month and the music is consistent with the content of the poetry. This paper will take Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op.37b as an example to explore the combination of poetry and music form, and analyze how the composer conveys the content and conception of the poems by piano music.