Composer of the Week: Tchaikovsky

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Composer of the Week: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): Voluntary Exile

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

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Donald Macleod traces Tchaikovsky's period of wandering.

Donald Macleod traces Tchaikovsky's long period of wandering, away from Russia, seemingly compelled by a disordered, unreconciled personal life

Donald Macleod traces Tchaikovsky’s long period of wandering, in which he spent years away from Russia, seemingly compelled by a disordered, unreconciled personal life.

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Anna Netrebko, soprano
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Charles Mackerras, conductor

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Ray Chen, violin
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Danse des polichinelles et des histrions (Maid of Orleans)
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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Souvenir de Florence (1st and 2nd movements)
Borodin Quartet

Composer of the Week: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

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Donald Macleod looks at Tchaikovsky's life and music.

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