Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 3. A Private Life in Turmoil
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Episode 3 of 5: A Private Life in Turmoil
Whilst Tchaikovsky's reputation was growing, his personal life was becoming intolerable.
Tchaikovsky was stuck in a marriage that was founded on a huge misunderstanding. He was gay and had thought that the union was a mutually agreeable arrangement. However, his wife did not understand at all, and remained under the delusion that Tchaikovsky loved her. His struggles with their hopeless relationship drove both to unbearable mental anquish. Whilst all this was going on Tchaikovsky was fêted in Russia, composing his 1812 overture and his ballet Swan Lake. He was now in a position to stop teaching at the conservatoire and make his living composing full-time.
00:01 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture Op.49 Orchestra: Ukraine National S O Conductor: Theodore Kuchar
00:38 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin - Lyric Scenes In 3 Acts Op.24 - Act 2 sc.2; Kuda, kuda vi udalilis[Lensky's aria (farewell)] Choir: Leipzig Radio Chorus Conductor: James Levine Singer: Neil Shicoff Orchestra: Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
00:47 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Concerto In D Major Op.35 For Violin And Orchestra - 2nd movement; Canzonetta (Andante) Performer: Hilary Hahn Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Vasily Petrenko
First broadcast: 19 Aug 2015 (b065xgyx) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_92