Publisher's Synopsis
Tchaikovsky: His Life And Works is a comprehensive biography of the famous Russian composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, written by Rosa Newmarch. The book covers Tchaikovsky's life from his birth in 1840 until his death in 1893, exploring his childhood, family life, education, career, and personal relationships. The biography also delves into Tchaikovsky's musical works, providing detailed analyses of his most famous compositions, including the ballets Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty, as well as his symphonies, operas, and chamber music. In addition to Newmarch's own research and analysis, the book includes extracts from Tchaikovsky's own writings, including letters, diaries, and notes, providing insight into his creative process and personal life. One notable feature of the book is the inclusion of Tchaikovsky's diary entries from his tour abroad in 1888, which offer a unique glimpse into his experiences and impressions of the various countries he visited. Overall, Tchaikovsky: His Life And Works is a detailed and informative biography that provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most important composers of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
