Now, John Wiley, a renowned Tchaikovsky scholar, provides a fresh biography aimed in classic Master Musicians style at the student and music lover.
This monumental 656-page biography is probably the fullest, most revealing account to date of Tchaikovsky's private life. Poznansky identifies the death of the composer's mother as a shattering experience for...
In this book, through consideration of his music and biography, scholars from several disciplines explore the many sides of Tchaikovsky.
Setting aside clichés of Tchaikovsky as a tortured homosexual and naively confessional artist, Philip Ross Bullock paints a new and vivid portrait of the composer that weaves together insights into his music with a sensitive account of his ...
This volume presents Tchaikovsky’s masterworks in succinct detail, with informative introductions, accompanying illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus features. (Version 1) * Concise and informative overview of Tchaikovsky’s ...
The result is a dynamic portrayal of the composer, with all the complexities and paradoxes of a real life.
Roland John Wiley , Tchaikovsky's Ballets ( Oxford , 1985 ) , 276 . 2. David Brown , Tchaikovsky : A Biographical and Critical Study , vol . 2 , The Crisis Years ( 1874-1878 ) ( London , 1982 ) , 218 . 3. The year given for an event ...
However, he left a great legacy of beautiful music. From the diaries and letters he wrote, we know about the life of Peter Tchaikovsky. In this book, young adults are introduced to one of the greatest composers of all time.
Tchaikovsky in Odessa , 20 January 1893 2. Tchaikovsky with the members of Kharkov Music Society , 14 March 1893 3. Tchaikovsky's house at Klin , near Moscow 4. Yulian Poplavsky , cellist 5. Title - page from the score of the Sixth ...
Traces the life of the great Russian composer and takes a critical look at his music