Tchaikovsky 1840-1893

In the Great Composers Series, the lives of the world's greatest musical minds are examined in engrossing narrative and a variety of period illustrations, along with lively discussions of the inspiration and creation of each composer's major works.Here is an engaging study of the premiere Russian composer, best known for his ballet and symphonic scores, with an emphasis on the artistic and aristocratic circles of Imperial Russia in which he lived and worked.