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Hamlet, Incidental Music, Op. 67a (complete): Full Orchestra, Solo Voice(s) with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts

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Hamlet, Incidental Music, Op. 67a (complete): Full Orchestra, Solo Voice(s) with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts

Hamlet, Incidental Music, Op. 67a (complete): Full Orchestra, Solo Voice(s) with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts

By Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky, ed./arr. by Irina Iordan

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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) first took up the idea of writing an overture to HAMLET in 1876. Twelve years later, the actor Lucien Guitry approached him with a request to write incidental music for a performance of the play, and although it never transpired, he completed the OVERTURE-FANTASIA, Op. 67. At another request from Guitry, he created the Op. 67a INCIDENTAL MUSIC, including a shortened version of the original overture. The premiere took place on February 21, 1891 at the Mikhaylovsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Timp.Perc(1): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Banda (0.2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Perc[1]): Solo [Sop. & Bar.].

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 659859306896
SKU: 36-A217802
Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Timp.Perc(1): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Banda (0.2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Perc[1]): Solo [Sop. & Bar.]

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About the Composer: Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky

Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) stands as one of the most performed composers in the orchestral repertoire, with a gift for sweeping melodies and vivid orchestration that speaks across centuries. His command of the orchestra was unmatched in his era; he understood every instrument's character and wrote for them with precision and poetry. Beyond his symphonies and ballets, Tchaikovsky created powerful music for dramatic works, bending classical forms to serve theatrical storytelling.

Why we love this

Tchaikovsky's Hamlet incidental music offers orchestras a chance to perform genuine dramatic masterwork, not a symphony or suite arranged for theater but music conceived for the stage. The score balances full orchestral brilliance with intimate moments for solo voices, creating natural contrasts that keep both players and audience engaged. Directors appreciate how Tchaikovsky's orchestration rewards careful sectional work while delivering immediate musical payoff.

What to expect

Turbulent, introspective, and restless. Tchaikovsky's music captures Hamlet's inner turmoil through churning orchestration and unexpected harmonic shifts, punctuated by moments of dark lyricism. The combination of elaborate orchestration and stark vocal writing creates an atmosphere thick with psychological tension.

Who it's for

Orchestras and opera companies with resources for a full Romantic-era ensemble and singers capable of sustained solo passages. This work suits advanced community orchestras, university orchestras, and professional ensembles that can handle the dramatic demands and the logistical complexity of coordinating an offstage band.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the famous Overture-Fantasia with attention to its dramatic arc rather than just tempo changes; Tchaikovsky's structure moves between introspection and action, and conductors should let these transitions breathe.
  • Balance the solo soprano and baritone carefully against the orchestra so their voices cut through without forcing; these are ensemble roles, not operatic showcases.
  • Treat the banda (offstage wind and percussion ensemble) as a genuine second orchestral voice; clarity and independence matter as much as precision with the main orchestra.
  • Use the varied instrumentation for character, not just volume; Tchaikovsky switches between orchestral colors deliberately to reflect Hamlet's fractured state of mind.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone concert work or as part of a Tchaikovsky retrospective that showcases his range beyond the ballets. The complete incidental music makes a substantial concert event, filling a full program section or serving as the evening's centerpiece between lighter opening works and a closing favorite.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing multiple orchestral layers with offstage percussion and wind ensemble
  • Conducting dramatic, non-metric passages and flexible phrasing
  • Coordinating solo voices with full orchestra without sacrificing clarity
  • Interpreting Romantic-era orchestration and understanding Tchaikovsky's use of instrumental color for emotional effect

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