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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Donald Macleod takes a series of snapshots of a period that lay at the centre of Tchaikovsky's creative life, from 1876 to 1890
First Broadcast17 Dec 2007
Latest Broadcast7 Aug 2009
Episodes5
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod looks at Tchaikovsky's music written and performed in 1876.
Dec 2007
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores 1877, the year of Tchaikovsky's disastrous marriage.
Dec 2007
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores 1878, which was a happier year for Tchaikovsky.
Dec 2007
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod considers how the 1880s began for Tchaikovsky, with his 1812 Overture.
Dec 2007
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores 1891 which, for Tchaikovsky, saw the premiere of Sleeping Beauty.
Dec 2007