Composer of the Week - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Donald Macleod investigates a little-known 'lost decade' in Tchaikovsky's life - a period the composer spent aimlessly wandering around Europe writing songs, chamber works and religious choral music
Composer of the Week - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores music from the aftermath of Tchaikovsky's disastrous marriage, including charming pieces for violin and piano solo, and one of his least known major works.
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Composer of the Week - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod focuses on the year 1881, a troubled period for Tchaikovsky, who lost one of his greatest friends and champions. With a complete performance of the Piano Trio.
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Composer of the Week - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) - The Manfred Problem
Donald Macleod re-evaluates Tchaikovsky's controversial Manfred Symphony of 1885, presenting a rare complete performance by the Russian National Orchestra under Mikhail Pletnev.
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Composer of the Week - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) - Two Curios
Donald Macleod presents curious tale of Tchaikovsky's strange Moscow Cantata of 1883, and introduces the bold two-movement Concert Fantasia.
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Composer of the Week - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) - Wayward Niece, Favourite Nephew
Donald Macleod explores the difficult events of 1883, when Tchaikovsky was called on to deal with a family crisis and his self-destructive love for his own nephew.
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