The Tempest (Russian: Буря Burya), Symphonic Fantasia after Shakespeare, Op.
18, is a symphonic poem in F minor by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed in 1873.
Similar in structure to Tchaikovsky's better-known Romeo and Juliet fantasy-overture, it contains themes depicting the stillness of the ship at sea, the grotesque nature of Caliban, and the love between Ferdinand and Miranda.
Excerpts from the score were used in the 2005 ballet Anna Karenina, choreographed by Boris Eifman.
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets (B♭), 2 Bassoons + 4 Horns (F), 2 Trumpets (F), 3 Trombones, Tuba + Timpani, Cymbals, Bass Drum + Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses