Biographies

Pyotr: The Life and Music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

He changed ballet forever. And hid his wounds even longer.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a tortured soul. Bestowed with a rare musical gift, but burdened by demons of self-doubt and passions forbidden in 19th century Russia, Pyotr struggled to release the music inside his head.

And equally, to find romantic fulfillment that always remained just beyond his reach. He was deeply affected by the women in his...

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