The investigation of pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Op. 58 Manfred Symphony in terms of musical character, form and conducting

In this study, Op.58 Manfred Symphony, which is rated in the category of Program Music by Romantic Russian composer Piyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, is examined in terms of musical character, form and conducting. Descriptive Research and Screening Method were the basis of the study. Besides, opinions of the conductors, composers and academicians were reflected in the study. In the first part of the study, which consists of four main sections, the methods and explanations related to the study are given. In the second part, the factors affecting Tchaikovsky's art and his music are presented. In the third part, a detailed character and form analysis of the Manfred Symphony is presented and an idea about Program Music is given. In the fourth chapter, a detailed examination of the conducting related to the work is presented.