Composer of the Week - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1. A Fragile Boy | Текст песни

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Episode 1 of 5: A Fragile Boy

A career in music seems a distant dream for the young civil servant. Presented by Donadl Macleod.

A sensitive, emotionally fragile boy, Tchaikovsky was sent to a boarding school where life was harsh. After leaving school, he became a government clerk in the Ministry of Justice. His disillusionment at work though eventually led to him studying music in night classes at the St Petersburg conservatoire, even though a professional career in music was rare in Russia. His studies eventually took over as his full-time occupation, and the evolution of one the greatest composers of all had started.

In the late 19th century, a number of Russian musicians were attempting to turn the tide of Western European influence, and create a new, distinctively Russian, style of music. Tchaikovsky managed to embrace both traditions. A lover of folk music, his early compositions were often inspired by national tunes. His First String Quartet was a stunning success - the second movement was an instant hit all over Europe.

00:01
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet Op.66 - Act 1, no.8; Pas d'action
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: André Previn

00:13
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Storm [groza] - Overture Op.76
Orchestra: Polish R S O.
Conductor: Antoni Wit

00:31
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
50 Russian Folksongs For Piano Duet
Ensemble: Crommelynck Duo

00:40
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Quartet No. 1 In D Major Op.11 For Strings -- 1st mvt; Moderato e semplice
Ensemble: New Haydn String Quartet

First broadcast: 17 Aug 2015 (b065x43d)
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