Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2016-03-04
- Album Name: Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, Op. 48 & Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Souvenir de Florence in D Minor, Op. 70, TH 118: IV. Allegro vivace” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ‘Souvenir de Florence in D Minor, Op. 70, TH 118: IV. Allegro vivace’ is a true homage to the Italian city, Florence. The central melody is based on a traditional Tuscan folk tune which Tchaikovsky heard during his visit to the city. The piece starts off sonorously before quickly transitioning into an almost frenetic pattern of phrases. The sweeping arpeggios and frenzied joy of the strings gives the listener the impression that they have stepped into a lively street festival that is full of movement and energy. As the piece progresses, it builds to a powerful climax, evoking a sense of awe and admiration for the city and its history. The Allegro Vivace section perfectly captures the spirit of Florence, from which Tchaikovsky never truly departed, both literally and musically.