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style=\"text-align:left;word-break:break-all;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eBook Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Music and Life of the Eccentric Genius, Russia's Tchaikovsky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book allows you to encounter Tchaikovsky, the great Russian composer, through vivid music.\u003cbr\u003e Two CDs of representative works performed by top performers such as Anthony Witt and Philippe Ansermont are provided with detailed commentary, and full movements of major works can be found on the website. \u003cbr\u003eTchaikovsky, a delicate and charming artist of Russian lyricism who overcame the stereotype of an 'eccentric genius' and heralded film music.\u003cbr\u003e It includes a detailed comparative chronology and explanations of musical terms that allow you to see his life, music, and era at a glance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e You can preview some of the book's contents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePreview\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eindex\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eintroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Childhood, Adolescence, and Youth 1840–1864\u003cbr\u003e _ Interlude 1 Piano Music\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: His Coming Era, 1865-1876\u003cbr\u003e _ Interlude 2 Tchaikovsky and Dramatic Music\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Fame and Crisis, 1876-1877\u003cbr\u003e _ Interlude 3 Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Sex, Suffering, Sublimation, and Loss 1878-1884\u003cbr\u003e _ Interlude 4 Chamber Music\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Finding Peace and Happiness in a New Home, 1885-1888\u003cbr\u003e _ Gwanjugok 5 Gagok\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Living as a VIP at Home and Abroad, 1888-1891\u003cbr\u003e _ Interlude 6 Tchaikovsky and Russian Things\u003cbr\u003e _ Epilogue, Tchaikovsky and the Future\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003esupplement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 19th century setting\u003cbr\u003e Russian cultural background \u003cbr\u003eCharacters in the book\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e CD track commentary\u003cbr\u003e Chronology\u003cbr\u003e Translator's Note\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e List of songs performed by Anthony Witt, Philippe Ansermont, and others (2 CDs)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCD1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1.\u003cbr\u003e Zemfira's Song 2:17\u003cbr\u003e Zemfira's Song\u003cbr\u003e Lyuba Kazanovskaya, soprano; Lyuba Orfenova, piano\u003cbr\u003e Ljuba Kazarnovskaya, soprano; Ljuba Orfenova, piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2.\u003cbr\u003e Storm, Op. 76 (Conclusion) 7:01\u003cbr\u003e The Storm, Op.76 (Conclusion)\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3.\u003cbr\u003e Piano Romance in F minor, Op. 5, 6:12\u003cbr\u003e Romance in F minor for piano, Op.5\u003cbr\u003e Oksana Yablonskaya, piano\u003cbr\u003e Oxana Yablonskaya, piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4.\u003cbr\u003e Romeo and Juliet (Fantasy Overture) 20:26\u003cbr\u003e Romeo and Juliet (fantasy overture)\u003cbr\u003e Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra; Teodor Kukar\u003cbr\u003e National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine; Theodore Kuchar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5.\u003cbr\u003e Forget it soon 3:12\u003cbr\u003e To Forget so Soon\u003cbr\u003e Lyuba Kazanovskaya, soprano; Lyuba Orfenova, piano \u003cbr\u003eLjuba Kazarnovskaya, soprano; Ljuba Orfenova, piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6.\u003cbr\u003e String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 11 2nd Movement Andante Cantabile 6:36 (W)\u003cbr\u003e String Quartet No.\u003cbr\u003e 1 in D major, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 11 Movement 2: Andante cantabile\u003cbr\u003e New Haydn Quartet, Budapest\u003cbr\u003e New Haydn Quartet, Budapest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 7.\u003cbr\u003e Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 17 'Little Russia' Finale: Moderato Asai-Allegro Vivo 10:32 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Symphony No.\u003cbr\u003e 2 in C minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 17 'Little Russian' Finale: Moderato assai-Allegro vivo\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Adrian Rieper\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Adrian Leaper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 8.\u003cbr\u003e Snow Maiden, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 12 15: Song of Brusilla 1:32 (W)\u003cbr\u003e The Snow Maiden Op.12 No.\u003cbr\u003e 15: Brusila's Song\u003cbr\u003e Elena Okolisheva, mezzo-soprano; Arkady Mshenkin, tenor; Moscow Capella; Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Igor Golovshin\u003cbr\u003e Elena Okolysheva, mezzo soprano; Arkady Mshenkin, tenor; Moscow Capella; Moscow Symphony Orchestra; Igor Golovchin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9.\u003cbr\u003e Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. \u003cbr\u003e23 Finale: Allegro con fuoco 7:10 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Piano Concerto No.\u003cbr\u003e 1 in B flat minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 23 Finale: Allegro con fuoco\u003cbr\u003e Bernd Glemser, piano; Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit\u003cbr\u003e Bernd Glemser, piano; Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 10.\u003cbr\u003e Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 36 (W)\u003cbr\u003e 3rd Movement: Scherzo (Pizzicato Ostinato): Allegro-Meno Mosso-Tempo I 5:55\u003cbr\u003e Symphony No.\u003cbr\u003e 4 in F minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e Movement 3: Scherzo (Pizzicato ostinato): Allegro-Meno mosso-Tempo I\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Adrian Rieper\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Adrian Leaper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 11.\u003cbr\u003e Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 33 (Final) 2:11 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra, Op.33 (Conclusion)\u003cbr\u003e Maria Kliegel, cello; National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland; Gerhard Markson\u003cbr\u003e Maria Kliegel, cello; National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland; Gerhard Markson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 12. \u003cbr\u003eEugene Onegin, Op.\u003cbr\u003e Act 2, Scene 2: Lensky's Aria \"Where, Where Have You Gone?\" 6:17\u003cbr\u003e Eugene Onegin, Op.24 Act II, Scene 2: Lensky's aria 'Where o where have you gone?'\u003cbr\u003e Vladimir Grishko, tenor; Ukrainian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Vladimir Sirenko\u003cbr\u003e Vladimir Grishko, tenor; Ukraine State Radio Symphony Orchestra; Vladimir Sirenko\u003cbr\u003e TT 79:29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCD2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1.\u003cbr\u003e Violin Concerto in D major, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 35 Finale: Allegro vivacissimo 10:46 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Violin concerto in D major, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 35 Finale: Allegro Vivacissimo\u003cbr\u003e Ilya Kahler, violin; Russian Philharmonic Orchestra; Dmitry Yablonsky\u003cbr\u003e Ilya Kaler, violin; Russian Philharmonic Orchestra; Dmitry Yablonsky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2.\u003cbr\u003e The Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 41 11: Epiclesis 2:58 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 41 No.\u003cbr\u003e 11: Epiclesis\u003cbr\u003e Viktor Offi, ?you; Pablo Mezulin, bass; Kyiv Chamber Choir; Mykola Hovdić \u003cbr\u003eViktor Ovdiy, tenor; Pavlo Mezhulin, bass; Kiev Chamber Choir; Mykola Hobdych\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3.\u003cbr\u003e Italian Capriccio Op.\u003cbr\u003e 45 (Final) 4:06\u003cbr\u003e Capriccio italien, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 45 (Conclusion)\u003cbr\u003e Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra; Teodor Kukar\u003cbr\u003e National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine; Theodore Kuchar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4.\u003cbr\u003e 1812 (Festival Overture), Op.\u003cbr\u003e 49 (Final) 6:34\u003cbr\u003e 1812 (festival overture), Op.\u003cbr\u003e 49 (Conclusion)\u003cbr\u003e Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra; Teodor Kukar\u003cbr\u003e National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine; Theodore Kuchar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5.\u003cbr\u003e Serenade for Strings in C major, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 48 2nd movement: Vals 3:57 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Serenade in C major for strings, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 48 Movement 2: Valse\u003cbr\u003e Vienna Chamber Orchestra; Philippe Entremont\u003cbr\u003e Vienna Chamber Orchestra; Philippe Entremont\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6.\u003cbr\u003e Piano Trio in D minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 50 2nd Movement: Thema con Variaccioni (Excerpt) 6:54 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Piano Trio in A minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 50 Movement 2: Tema con variazioni (Excerpts)\u003cbr\u003e Bofka Ashkenazy, piano; Richard Stamper, violin; Christine Jackson, cello \u003cbr\u003eVovka Ashkenazy, piano; Richard Stamper, violin; Christine Jackson, cello\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 7.\u003cbr\u003e Manfred, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 58 2nd movement: Vivace con Spirito 9:44 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Manfred, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 58 Movement 2: Vivace in spirito\u003cbr\u003e Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Ondrej Leonard\u003cbr\u003e Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Onderj Lenard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 8.\u003cbr\u003e Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 64 13:40 (W)\u003cbr\u003e 2nd movement: Andante cantabile, con alcuna lisenza\u003cbr\u003e Symphony No.\u003cbr\u003e 5 in E minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e Movement 2: Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9.\u003cbr\u003e Sleeping Beauty, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 66 Act 1, No. 7: Waltz 4:45 (W)\u003cbr\u003e The Sleeping Beauty, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 66 Act I, no.\u003cbr\u003e 7: Valse\u003cbr\u003e Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra (Kocsis); Andrew Mogrelia\u003cbr\u003e Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra (Ko?ice); Andrew Mogrelia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 10.\u003cbr\u003e Queen of Spades, Op.\u003cbr\u003e Act 1, Scene 3: Hermann's Aria \"Heavenly Creature, Forgive Me\" 2:48\u003cbr\u003e The Queen of Spades, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 68 \u003cbr\u003eAct I, Scene 3: Hermann's aria 'forgive me, heavenly creature'\u003cbr\u003e Vladimir Grishko, tenor; Ukrainian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Vladimir Sirenko\u003cbr\u003e Vladimir Grishko, tenor; Ukraine State Radio Symphony Orchestra; Vladimir Sirenko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 11.\u003cbr\u003e The Nutcracker, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 71 Act 2, Variation 14, No. 2: \"Dance of the Plum Dolls\" 2:16 (W)\u003cbr\u003e The Nutcracker, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 71 Act II, No.\u003cbr\u003e 14, Variation 2: 'The Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy'\u003cbr\u003e Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Ondrej Leonard\u003cbr\u003e Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Onderj Lenard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 12.\u003cbr\u003e Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 74 'Pathetic' Finale: Adagio Lamentoso-Andante 10:51 (W)\u003cbr\u003e Symphony No.\u003cbr\u003e 6 in B minor, Op.\u003cbr\u003e 74 'Pathetique'\u003cbr\u003e Finale: Adagio lamentoso-Andante\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit\u003cbr\u003e Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Antoni Wit\u003cbr\u003e TT 79:25\u003cbr\u003e Detailed song commentary is included in the appendix.\u003cbr\u003e Works marked with a W can be viewed in their entirety on the website.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eTchaikovsky, His Life and Music 1840-1893\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Only He Who Knows Loneliness (title of Tchaikovsky's song)\u003cbr\u003e For generations, Tchaikovsky has helped alleviate loneliness in people around the world.\u003cbr\u003e His masterpieces speak to us like this.\u003cbr\u003e 'Yeah, that happened to me too.\u003cbr\u003e But I got through it.\u003cbr\u003e I was very proud at that time.\u003cbr\u003e It's even fun sometimes.\u003cbr\u003e I know the pain you've been through.\u003cbr\u003e I know joy too.'\u003cbr\u003e ____\u003cbr\u003e No one denies that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky had problems, and no one would admit it more than Tchaikovsky himself.\u003cbr\u003e However, the nature and root of the problem remains controversial. \u003cbr\u003eWas Tchaikovsky simply neurotic? Was he a spoiled brat with a genius for nothing? So, was genius sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse? Was his problem hereditary? These debates are neither new nor likely to lead to a conclusion.\u003cbr\u003e There is no need to hear a medical explanation.\u003cbr\u003e Once you learn about the life story of this charismatic yet troubled, annoying yet lovable man, you will be captivated beyond measure.\u003cbr\u003e Throughout the 19th century, when he lived, he captivated the world with his music, and after his death, it only intensified.\u003cbr\u003e Even his death is still a subject of heated debate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe most bizarre love story in music history, maintained solely through letters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unlike many musicians who suffered financially, Tchaikovsky was able to enjoy a decent cultural life. \u003cbr\u003eIn particular, his 16-year love affair with Madame Nadetzka von Meck, one of the most unique relationships between patron and musician in the history of music, was a great strength.\u003cbr\u003e Madame von Meck, the widow of a railway businessman and a wealthy woman, began exchanging letters with Tchaikovsky in 1876 and provided him with 6,000 rubles annually from 1877 to 1890.\u003cbr\u003e Financial stability greatly encouraged Tchaikovsky's creativity, and he dedicated several works, including the Fourth Symphony, to his wife.\u003cbr\u003e Over the course of 16 years, they met each other by chance, but they passed each other by without saying a word, and maintained their relationship only through letters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There is no one in the world who gives me such deep and wonderful happiness as you do.\u003cbr\u003e I am so grateful for this beyond words, and I pray that this joy will never end or change. \u003cbr\u003eIf something like that happens, I won't be able to recover from the shock.\u003cbr\u003e I cannot express the full impact of your precious letter, and I cannot convey to you the feeling of being overwhelmed by an uncontrollable yearning for comfort in my weary heart.\u003cbr\u003e When I walk into the living room and see an envelope with your precious, familiar handwriting on it on the table, I feel like I can smell the high, heavenly fragrance that takes away my pain as I run towards it.\u003cbr\u003e My love for you is like destiny, and my will cannot resist it.\u003cbr\u003e When I listen to your music, I completely surrender to you.\u003cbr\u003e You are like a god to me.\u003cbr\u003e From the depths of my heart, everything pure, generous, and noble springs forth.\u003cbr\u003e _ A letter from Madame von Meck to Tchaikovsky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To my dear, truly beloved friend.\u003cbr\u003e It's a feeling that can't be expressed in words. \u003cbr\u003eI was afraid that no matter how much I tried to express the inspiration you had on me, it would sound hollow.\u003cbr\u003e And yet, as always, you read my mind.\u003cbr\u003e That's all I have to say.\u003cbr\u003e Before I knew you, I never imagined there could be someone with such an infinitely gentle and sublime spirit.\u003cbr\u003e The way you handled it was as amazing as what you did for me.\u003cbr\u003e My dearest friend, I sincerely thank you for everything.\u003cbr\u003e Please know that from this moment on, every note that flows from my pen is meant for you.\u003cbr\u003e _ A letter from Tchaikovsky to Madame von Meck\u003cbr\u003e He was an incredibly sensitive child.\u003cbr\u003e I felt embarrassed or upset over even the smallest things.\u003cbr\u003e Things that were insignificant to other children had a serious impact on that child.\u003cbr\u003e Corporal punishment was out of the question.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His popularity grew every day, no, every hour. \u003cbr\u003eEveryone who met him at the gathering was immediately captivated by his magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Visitors surrounded me.\u003cbr\u003e “I have mountains of letters from journalists, composers, librettists, and above all, from all over America, asking for my autograph.” _ From my visit to the United States in 1890. \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:95%;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e GOODS SPECIFICS \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - 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