Program Music: Berlioz and Tchaikovsky

Which of the following compositions is NOT by Tchaikovsky?

Camille Saint-Saëns started composing piano pieces at the age of five.

Name one well-known piece composed by Camille Saint-Saëns.

Saint-Saëns is best known for his 'Carnival of the __________.'

Match the following compositions to their respective composers:

Who is the composer known for the work 'Symphonie Fantastique'?

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was primarily known for his symphonic works.

What event triggers the young musician's intense dreams in 'Symphonie Fantastique'?

Hector Berlioz was born on December 11, _____

Which composition is considered one of Tchaikovsky's most famous works?

Match the composer to their notable traits:

Tchaikovsky died from a gunshot wound.

What event significantly influenced Hector Berlioz's career choice?

Program Music

Program music is instrumental music that tells a story or evokes images without words.
It aims to stimulate the listener's imagination.

Composers of Program Music

Hector Berlioz

French Romantic composer (1803-1869)
Early musical training included guitar and flute.
Initially studied medicine but pursued music.
Known for his "Symphonie Fantastique" (or "Fantastic Symphony").
Emphasized tone color in his compositions, often using large orchestras.
"Symphonie Fantastique" depicts the hallucinatory experiences of a young musician struggling with unrequited love and despair.
Each movement represents a different vision or event in the musician's mind.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Russian composer (1840-1893)
Initially trained as a lawyer.
Became a prominent composer after studying music.
Influenced by Mozart and studied under Anton Rubinstein.
Composed numerous ballets, symphonies, and other works.
Works include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Symphony No. 6 ("Pathétique"), and others.

Camille Saint-Saëns

French composer (1835-1921)
Talented musician from a young age, composing and studying piano.
Known for his elegant and polished musical style.
Skillful organist and pianist known for his graceful playing style.
Composed widely, including over 300 works, concertos, operas, symphonies, chamber music, and more.
Iconic compositions include Carnival of the Animals, Danse Macabre, The Swan, and Symphony No. 3.

Explore the world of program music through the lives and compositions of Hector Berlioz and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Discover how these composers used instrumental music to tell stories and evoke imagery. Test your knowledge of their famous works and their impact on the genre.