- Identify the works and explicit composer credits in the source program.
- Match the printed catalogue references, keys and years to the correct entries.
- Recall the source’s performer credits and distinguish a work’s title from a composer credit.
Reading the listening program
This source supplies a listening program and performer credits. This guide uses the titles, named composers, catalogue references, keys and years printed in that program. It does not supply explanations of musical form, harmony or playing technique.
Who is credited?
The source credits Natalia Bezuglova (pianist) and Oleg Bezuglov (violinist) for Tchaikovsky; Artem Tenkeli for Chopin Nocturnes; Fatjon Zefi for Liszt; and Klara Kukumi for “Everything Else”.
Which two performers are credited for Tchaikovsky?
Natalia Bezuglova (pianist) and Oleg Bezuglov (violinist).
The opening six selections
Tchaikovsky - Valse sentimentale, Six Pieces, Op. 51, No. 6, TH 143 (1882)
Chopin - Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2
Field - Nocturne No. 2 in C minor, H 25 (1812)
Satie - Gymnopedie No. 1
3 Études de concert, Un sospiro, S. 144, No. 3, Un sospiro (1849)
Robert Schumann - Träumerei (Kinderszenen, Op. 15 No. 7)
Which entry gives H 25 and the year 1812?
Field - Nocturne No. 2 in C minor, H 25 (1812).
The next six selections
Schubert - Impromptu No. 3 in G♭ major (Op. 90, D. 899)
Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 55, No. 2 (1844)
Mendelssohn - Andante con moto in E major, Op. 19, No. 1
Grieg - Arietta (Lyric Pieces, Book I, Op. 12)
Liszt - Romance, O pourquoi donc, in E minor, S. 169
Robert Schumann - XII. Chopin, Carnaval, Op. 9 (1835)
Who is named before “XII. Chopin, Carnaval, Op. 9 (1835)”?
Robert Schumann.
The final six selections
Schubert - Impromptu No. 4 in A♭ major (Op. 90, D. 899)
Mendelssohn - Allegro leggiero in F♯minor, Op. 67, No. 2
Brahms - Waltz No. 15 in A♭ major (Sixteen Waltzes, Op. 39)
Chopin - Waltz in D♭ major “Minute Waltz”, Op. 64, No. 1
Consolation No. 3, 6 Consolations, S. 172 (1850)
Étude in E major, Op. 10, No. 3 (1833)
Which catalogue reference accompanies the “Minute Waltz” entry?
Op. 64, No. 1; the entry names Chopin and D♭ major.
Compare entries and check attribution
The program names two Schubert impromptus: No. 3 in G♭ major and No. 4 in A♭ major. Both entries give Op. 90, D. 899.
The two named Mendelssohn entries are Andante con moto in E major, Op. 19, No. 1, and Allegro leggiero in F♯minor, Op. 67, No. 2.
“Robert Schumann - XII. Chopin, Carnaval, Op. 9 (1835)” names Robert Schumann before the title. The word “Chopin” inside that entry must not be mistaken for its composer credit.
Four entries do not name a composer in their own text: Un sospiro; Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 55, No. 2; Consolation No. 3; and Étude in E major, Op. 10, No. 3. Their titles and references are retained in this guide without adding a composer attribution.
Which two keys are printed for the Schubert impromptus?
G♭ major for No. 3 and A♭ major for No. 4; both carry Op. 90, D. 899.
Common misconceptions
Watch out: The name “Chopin” inside the Carnaval entry is its composer credit.
Instead: That entry explicitly begins with “Robert Schumann”. “XII. Chopin” appears as the selection title.
Lesson recap
The source credits Natalia Bezuglova (pianist) and Oleg Bezuglov (violinist) for Tchaikovsky; Artem Tenkeli for Chopin Nocturnes; Fatjon Zefi for Liszt; and Klara Kukumi for “Everything Else”.
The program names two Schubert impromptus: No. 3 in G♭ major and No. 4 in A♭ major. Both entries give Op. 90, D. 899.
The two named Mendelssohn entries are Andante con moto in E major, Op. 19, No. 1, and Allegro leggiero in F♯minor, Op. 67, No. 2.
“Robert Schumann - XII. Chopin, Carnaval, Op. 9 (1835)” names Robert Schumann before the title. The word “Chopin” inside that entry must not be mistaken for its composer credit.
Four entries do not name a composer in their own text: Un sospiro; Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 55, No. 2; Consolation No. 3; and Étude in E major, Op. 10, No. 3. Their titles and references are retained in this guide without adding a composer attribution.