Listen "The Essential Tchaikovsky"
Episode Synopsis
Tchaikovsky's music holds a sacred place in Russian
culture. Dmitri Shostakovich said,
"Without Tchaikovsky we could not endure our sorrows." Professor Carol examines his Fifth Symphony
and considers his life, his personal struggles, and his professional successes.
Works Discussed:
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5, Symphony No. 4, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake,
The Queen of Spades
culture. Dmitri Shostakovich said,
"Without Tchaikovsky we could not endure our sorrows." Professor Carol examines his Fifth Symphony
and considers his life, his personal struggles, and his professional successes.
Works Discussed:
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5, Symphony No. 4, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake,
The Queen of Spades
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