Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Happy Birthday Tchaikovsky!

Susan Lewis — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:03:00 +0000

This week we mark the birthday of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who was born in Russia on May 7, 1840 and died suddenly at age 53. As WRTI’s Susan Lewis reports, the composer - internationally renowned for his great melodies - was also a master of technique and form. His body of work includes major works for the ballet, opera, and orchestra, as well as chamber music, concertos, sacred music, piano music, and solo songs.

The NY Philharmonic Presents A Tchaikovsky Festival: August 5th on ENCORE!

Jack Moore — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:57:00 +0000

Bramwell Tovey conducts the New York Philharmonic in an all-Tchaikovsky program - perfect summertime listening! They're joined by pianist Simon Trpčeski in a performance of the infrequently heard Piano Concerto No. 2. Selections from Act IV of Swan Lake, and the ever-popular 1812 Overture round out the program. Sunday, August 5th, 3 to 5 pm.

More Information about the program.

The Co-Opting Of Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture'

editor — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:43:00 +0000

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote his piece The Year 1812, Festival Overture in E flat major in commemoration of the Russian Army's successful defense of Moscow against Napoleon's advancing troops at the Battle of Borodino. Most Americans, however, know the piece as the bombastic tune that accompanies Fourth of July fireworks shows all over the country.