Pyotr Tchaikovsky:

When Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky died of cholera in 1893, he was Russia's most celebrated composer and a musical celebrity worldwide. From his popular ballets and operas, such as Swan Lake and Eugene Onegin, to his acclaimed orchestral works, he left an indelible impression on classical music. Dra...

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Main Author: Bullock, Philip Ross (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London, UK Reaktion Books 2016
Series:Critical lives
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:When Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky died of cholera in 1893, he was Russia's most celebrated composer and a musical celebrity worldwide. From his popular ballets and operas, such as Swan Lake and Eugene Onegin, to his acclaimed orchestral works, he left an indelible impression on classical music. Drawing extensively on the composer's uncensored letters and diaries, this critical biography explores Tchaikovsky's central place within the artistic culture of nineteenth-century Russia and reveals how he became a figure of international renown"--Back cover
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-213) and discography (pages 214-218)
Physical Description:219 Seiten Illustrationen, Portraits

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