Pyotr Tchaikovsky / Philip Ross Bullock.
| Author/creator | Bullock, Philip Ross author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London, UK : Reaktion Books, 2016. |
| Copyright Date | ©2016 |
| Description | 219 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Critical lives Critical lives (London, England) ^A697114 |
| Contents | Introduction. 'The intimate world of my feelings and thoughts' -- 'I will make something of myself' -- 'The only hope for our musical future' -- 'For the sake of qu'en-dira-t-on' -- 'I am a free man' -- 'Where is my home to be?' -- Conclusion. 'Some kind of banal, stupid joke.' |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-213) and discography (pages 214-218). |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9781780237015 |
| ISBN | 1780236549 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781780236544 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.C4 B885 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |