Tchaikovsky by David Brown

Tchaikovsky by David Brown

This volume uniquely combines a lively biography of one of the best-loved composers of the nineteenth century with a detailed chronological guide to much of his oeuvre, from the popular ballets and concertos to lesser known pieces. Brown enthusiastically and sensitively guides the reader through Tchaikovsky's music in the context of his life. His writing on the music is accessible and informative, both for the professional musician and the keen amateur listener. The biographical writing includes fascinating quotations from the composer's letters, and those of his friends; the Tchaikovsky that emerges, despite his periodic struggle with depression, is a man with a very positive attitude to life, and a kind and supportive friend to many around him. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Tchaikovsky, his music and the culture of the time.

"'In any language, it is definitive'Geoffrey Norris, Sunday Telegraph 'A magnificent achievement, and one which can only deepen our appreciation and understanding of this great composer'. Hugh Canning, Sunday Times"

David BRown is a world authority on both Russian 19th-century music and Tudor polyphony and was Professor of Music at Southampton University, from where he retired as Professor of Musicology in 1989. His books include major works on Glinka, Tchaikovsky (in four volumes), Musorgsky, and the English madrigalist, Thomas Weekles. He has broadcast frequently.

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ISBN 13	9780571231942
ISBN 10	0571231942
Title	Tchaikovsky
Author	David Brown
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Faber & Faber
Year published	2006-10-05
Number of pages	400
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