Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-93)
James McCarthy
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Introduction
Tchaikovsky is the most popular of all Russian composers, his music combining some nationalist elements with a more cosmopolitan view, but it is music that could only have been written by a Russian. In every genre he shows himself to be one of the greatest melodic fountains who ever lived. Read the full biography.
More on Tchaikovsky...
1812 Overture – the creation and recording history of Tchaikovsky's most popular work, by Geoffrey Norris
Tchaikovsky – 10 Essential Recordings
New to Tchaikovsky? Here's a list of the top 10 recordings to help start your collection...
- 1812 Overture
- Romeo and Juliet
- Swan Lake
- Symphony No 6, 'Pathétique'
- Piano Concerto No 1
- Eugene Onegin
- The Nutcracker
- Violin Concerto
- Souvenir de Florence
- The Sleeping Beauty
Building your Collection
Select a musical category below to explore the finest Tchaikovsky recordings available.
Orchestral Chamber/Inst. Vocal Opera
Hamlet Piano Trio Liturgy of St John Eugene Onegin
Manfred Symphony Piano Works Songs Queen of Spades
The Nutcracker Souvenir de Florence The Snow Maiden
Piano Concertos String Quartets
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