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Music Box Tchaikovsky Swan Lake
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€8.09
Music Box — Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake
This mechanical music box plays the central theme from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake when you turn its key mechanism. The instrument combines a hand-wound spring drive with a pin-cylinder that strikes tuned metal tines, producing the characteristic bright, delicate sound associated with music boxes from the 19th century onward.
The Composition and Its History
The melody comes from one of the most performed ballets in the world. Swan Lake premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1895, but its widespread adoption into the international ballet repertoire took nearly two decades. The work gained lasting prominence only after choreographic revision and restaging, at which point it entered the permanent collections of major theatres across Europe and beyond.
How It Works
Turn the key on the side of the box to drives a rotating cylinder studded with pins that pluck a comb of steel teeth tuned to specific pitches. The result is a tinkling, nostalgic rendition of the familiar theme — characteristic of music box sound reproduction, which trades dynamic range and tonal colour for mechanical precision and a distinctive metallic shimmer.
Amplification Through Resonance
The music box mechanism can be removed from its decorative housing and placed directly against a resonating surface — a wooden box, table, or similar object with good acoustic properties. When the mechanism is pressed lightly against the resonator while playing, the vibrations transfer into the larger surface, amplifying the sound noticeably without any electronic amplification. This technique was common practice before electric music boxes became widespread.
Materials and Construction
The box is constructed from cardboard, wood, and metal components. The decorative exterior houses the mechanical drive, while the pin cylinder and steel comb form the sound-producing core. The compact dimensions make it portable and suitable for display on a shelf or desk.
What's Included
- The complete music box with key mechanism
- Decorative cardboard housing
The music box remains a working domestic instrument, valued both as a functional curiosity and as a connection to the mechanical sound reproduction that preceded electronic recording.
Price:
€8.09
Music Box Tchaikovsky Swan Lake — This mechanical music box reproduces the iconic theme from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake with a turn of the key. Measuring 8.5 × 4.5 × 3.0 cm and manufactured in Germany by Fridolin GmbH, it combines a manual mechanism with an elegant design adorned with the portrait of the Russian composer. Perfect for introducing children to classical music, creating a soothing ritual, or enriching a collection for ballet and musical heritage enthusiasts. A sonic object that captures the essence of classical ballet in an intimate and portable format.
| Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,07 kg |
| Dimensions | 8,5 × 4,5 × 3,0 cm |
| Materials | Cardboard - Metal - Wood |
| Category | Classical music |
♪ Audio Samples ♪
Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Music Box — Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake
This mechanical music box plays the central theme from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake when you turn its key mechanism. The instrument combines a hand-wound spring drive with a pin-cylinder that strikes tuned metal tines, producing the characteristic bright, delicate sound associated with music boxes from the 19th century onward.
The Composition and Its History
The melody comes from one of the most performed ballets in the world. Swan Lake premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1895, but its widespread adoption into the international ballet repertoire took nearly two decades. The work gained lasting prominence only after choreographic revision and restaging, at which point it entered the permanent collections of major theatres across Europe and beyond.
How It Works
Turn the key on the side of the box to drives a rotating cylinder studded with pins that pluck a comb of steel teeth tuned to specific pitches. The result is a tinkling, nostalgic rendition of the familiar theme — characteristic of music box sound reproduction, which trades dynamic range and tonal colour for mechanical precision and a distinctive metallic shimmer.
Amplification Through Resonance
The music box mechanism can be removed from its decorative housing and placed directly against a resonating surface — a wooden box, table, or similar object with good acoustic properties. When the mechanism is pressed lightly against the resonator while playing, the vibrations transfer into the larger surface, amplifying the sound noticeably without any electronic amplification. This technique was common practice before electric music boxes became widespread.
Materials and Construction
The box is constructed from cardboard, wood, and metal components. The decorative exterior houses the mechanical drive, while the pin cylinder and steel comb form the sound-producing core. The compact dimensions make it portable and suitable for display on a shelf or desk.
What's Included
- The complete music box with key mechanism
- Decorative cardboard housing
The music box remains a working domestic instrument, valued both as a functional curiosity and as a connection to the mechanical sound reproduction that preceded electronic recording.
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