Articles
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What were Tchaikovsky’s fears and oddities?11.12.2022
The composer described himself as a misanthrope who got along with people at the cost of incredible inner torment.
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Why was Tchaikovsky called “the boy of glass” as a child?11.12.2022
One of the greatest Russian composers, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born on 25 April 1840 into the rather well-to-do family of the head of a steelworks in the Urals.
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Peter Tchaikovsky’s 10 Most Famous Works11.12.2022
Both old and young, even in this age of gadgets and techno music, have heard the name of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, a true genius of domestic opera.
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Pyotr Tchaikovsky about opera11.12.2022
Composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky wrote not only about music – but also about music. He published critical articles, wrote about new musical compositions in letters and personal diaries, and raised global creative issues.
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Interpretations and modern arrangements of Tchaikovsky’s works11.12.2022
Mikhail Pletnev is considered by many to be the finest performer of Tchaikovsky’s music.
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Tchaikovsky’s Work11.12.2022
Like no other composer, Pyotr Ilyich has works that officially have two editions – one by the composer and one with other people’s alterations.
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Characteristic features of Tchaikovsky’s music11.12.2022
Musicologists often believe that Tchaikovsky is a great opera, symphony, and ballet composer, but his chamber or instrumental music is weak and not so interesting.
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Interesting facts about Tchaikovsky11.12.2022
For a long time the biography of this greatest composer, who made a significant contribution to world culture, was surrounded by myths and legends.
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Tchaikovsky’s development as a composer11.12.2022
His creative path was not a bed of roses. At the very beginning he was often sharply criticized for his desire to please the listener.
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Tchaikovsky’s pedagogical activities11.12.2022
It is worth noting that the Moscow Conservatory at that time (in 1866) was also just beginning to exist. In fact, at that time there was no domestic school teaching performing or composing skills.
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