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Known for his immaculate efforts within the Romantic Era, Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky is regarded as one of classical music’s finest composers. Born onMay 7th, 1840, he began his life in the small town of Votkinsk. Like so many other composers, he was a musical prodigy at a young age, having onlyneeded a mere three years to master the art of sight reading.Sprouting into his independence as a child was a major difficulty for him. He suffered tremendously from the death of his mother, Alexandra, whichsparked a futile development of emotional decay which would resound in many of his later wo ...read more
Known for his immaculate efforts within the Romantic Era, Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky is regarded as one of classical music’s finest composers. Born onMay 7th, 1840, he began his life in the small town of Votkinsk. Like so many other composers, he was a musical prodigy at a young age, having onlyneeded a mere three years to master the art of sight reading.Sprouting into his independence as a child was a major difficulty for him. He suffered tremendously from the death of his mother, Alexandra, whichsparked a futile development of emotional decay which would resound in many of his later works. Still, despite this, he pressed forward in his musicalaspirations, even though it was discouraged by his father. After graduating from the Ministry of Justice and completing an unflattering degree in 1859,he became an assistant for his department of studies. Only after his final three year civil-service, did he focus his undivided attention back to what heloved most: music.His defining sound within the romantic niche cannot be underestimated, for it is both widely recognised, and misconceived amongst other composers,who also shared very similar sonic qualities as Tchaikovsky did. Still even though he had competition, especially from the notable Five (MilyBalakirev/César Cui/Modest Mussorgsky/Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/Alexander Borodin), who he separated himself from due to emotional and personaldifficulties, he still managed to inspire and bend the envelope that was always sometime difficult to paperweight. Being within his own mental spacegave him opportunities to express his sometimes boisterous view of himself. More subdued however his homosexuality was. It is still uncertain howcomfortable he was with his sexual orientation, but it is clear that attempts were made by him, and other to cover up this, by way of various artificialmarriages and alike.In affect, his homosexuality has been said to have influence much of his work, from both a dignified and reluctant position. Some work of his express hissuffering as a child, and his immense sympathy for disadvantaged and ill-fated women, especially within works such as Swan Lake, and Romeo andJuliet. Similarly, he also expressed a fascination with melodic flow and accompaniment through colourful harmony. His complete Symphonies are wellcelebrated for this quality, as are his myriad of salon-stylised piano works, which are short, yet endearing in style. He also pioneered the development ofthe celesta, in the renowned Sugar Plum Fair (from the Nutcracker Suite).Despite his incredible success as a solitary composer, which was both independent and influential, he always doubted himself, and how others were toperceive his creations. Many of his letters and personal writings are littered with hapless self-doubting comments. Some of the time, his concerns wereappropriate, such as the premiere of his 5th Symphony, which wasn’t as well-received as he would have hoped, but most of the time, many, includingcritics and well settled composers were always quick to compliment any new works of him that would surface.Of his many compositions, his Symphonies, and Ballets are some of the most well celebrated music in the romantic repertoire. The Nutcracker Suite,Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, the Seasons (for piano), are also works which showcase his style and musical credibility. Then there are his works for thepianoforte, which are both widely recorded, and used for aspiring pianists from beginners to professional concert pianists. Having music which can bethoroughly enjoyed by both the classical enthusiast, and classical novice is what makes him a success to this day, with a lot of his works used for film,advertisements, and other commodities, as well as the countless recordings of his work, and biographical writings that pull apart the life and times of thecomposer.Tchaikovsky died on November 6th, 1893, due to (depending on who you believe), a spite of cholera, a meagre nine days after the premiere of his finalSymphony, the 6th. Leaving behind a wide following, and inspired musicians, Tchaikovsky still inspires to this day. « hide |
Similar Bands: Claude Debussy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Richard Wagner |
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| LPs |  | Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. post. 75
1893
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 | "Pathétique" Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74
1893
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 | 18 Pieces, For Piano, Op. 72
1893
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 | The Nutcracker, Op. 71
1892
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 | "Souvenir de Florence", Op. 70
1892
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 | Hamlet (incidental music), Op.67a
1891
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 | The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66
1889
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 | Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
1888
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 | Orchestral Suite No.4, Op.61
1887
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 | Manfred Symphony, Op. 58
1885
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 | Orchestral Suite No.3, Op.55
1884
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 | Orchestral Suite No.2, Op.53
1883
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 | Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44
1881
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 | Fantasy-Overture: Romeo & Juliet, TH.42
1880
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 | Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bâ™ Minor, Op. 23
1880
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 | Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48
1880
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 | Orchestral Suite No.1, Op.43
1879
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 | Eugene Onegin, Op. 24
1879
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 | Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 36
1878
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 | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
1878
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 | String Quartet No. 3 in E-flat minor, Op. 30
1876
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 | Swan Lake, Op. 20
1876
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 | The Seasons, for piano, Op. 37b
1876
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 | Symphony No. 3 in D major ("Polish"), Op. 29,
1875
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 | String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22
1874
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 | Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian"
1872
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 | String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11
1871
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 | Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 13
1866
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| EPs |  | The Voyevoda, Op. 78 (Symphonic Ballad)
1891
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 | Dumka, Op.59
1886
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 | 1812 Overture, Op. 49
1882
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 | Six Pieces, Op. 51
1882
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 | The Snow Maiden, Op. 18
1881
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 | Capriccio Italien Op. 45
1880
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 | Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42, TH 116
1878
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 | Slavonic March in b-flat Minor, Op. 31
1876
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 | Francesca da Rimini, Op.32
1876
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 | The Storm, Op. 76
1873
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 | Fatum, Op.77
1868
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| Compilations |  | The Very Best of Tchaikovsky [Naxos.2CD]
2005
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 | Symphonies And Orchestral Works [Litton]
2001
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 | Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 [Pletnev]
1991
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