Tchaikovsky - Lago De Los Cisnes - Fragmento De Op.20 Apr 2026

The reference to primarily identifies Act II, No. 10, Scène (Moderato) from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet, Swan Lake . Composed between 1875 and 1876, this specific fragment introduces the "Swan Theme," which is arguably the most recognizable motif in classical music . Musical Significance: The "Swan Theme"

: It occurs at the beginning of Act II as Prince Siegfried arrives at the moonlit lake and witnesses the flight of the swans . The music builds tension until the swans are revealed to be enchanted maidens . Tchaikovsky - Lago de los cisnes - Fragmento de Op.20

: A haunting oboe melody represents the Princess Odette . It is characterized by its melancholy and longing, set against shimmering, tremolo strings that evoke the movement of water . The reference to primarily identifies Act II, No

This fragment (No. 10) serves as the structural and emotional heart of the ballet . Musical Significance: The "Swan Theme" : It occurs

: At the time of its premiere in 1877 at the Bolshoi Theatre , Tchaikovsky’s score was considered unusually complex for ballet, featuring intense emotions and symphonic orchestration rather than the simpler, purely rhythmic music common at the time . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (Highlights)