# Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, cello excerpts

4 annotated excerpts; 2 on audition lists.

Late-Romantic

- [Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations, theme](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/tchaik-rococo), Tchaikovsky's tribute to the classical era. Pure, transparent, devilishly hard to play with simplicity. Advanced; Late-Romantic; Tenor clef. Standard audition excerpt.
- [Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet, love theme](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/tchaik-romeo-love), The most famous love theme in classical music. Cellos take the soaring line. Intermediate; Late-Romantic; Tenor clef.
- [Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5, II, cello accompaniment](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/tchaik-5-ii), Pizz. accompaniment under the famous horn solo. Beautiful in its restraint. Comfortable; Late-Romantic; Bass clef.
- [Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, I, second theme](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/tchaik-6-i), The famous lyrical second theme, soaring, heart-on-sleeve. Cello section in unison. Intermediate; Late-Romantic; Bass clef. Standard audition excerpt.

Canonical source: https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/cello/composer/tchaikovsky