Composer of the Week - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 2. Three Women | Текст песни

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Episode 2 of 5: Three Women

Donald Macleod looks at some of the most significant female relationships in the composer's life.

Homosexuallity was technically illegal in 19th century Russia, and certainly frowned upon. Perhaps that's why Tchaikovsky felt compelled to marry, much to the horror of his closest friends and family. The marriage was a disaster, leading to terrible consequences for both sides. Around the same time, Tchaikovsky was developing a highly unusual relationship with another woman - an admirer of his music. This rich widow became his benefactor and occasional counsellor; a significant presence in his life almost until his death.

00:01
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romance In F Minor Op.5 For Piano
Performer: Oxana Yablonskaya

00:10
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Variations On A Rococo Theme Op.33 For Cello And Orchestra Vers. Standard [7 Va
Orchestra: Ussr Radio Large S O
Conductor: Evgeny Fyodorovich Svetlanov

00:35
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Liturgy Of St John Chrysostom Op.41 For Chorus [with Piano Ad Lib]
Choir: Bulgarian Svetoslav Obretenov Choir

00:42
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romeo And Juliet - Fantasy Overture
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Geoffrey Simon

First broadcast: 18 Aug 2015 (b065xgvn)
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