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Discovering Tchaikovsky

Discovering Tchaikovsky

Conductor Charles Hazlewood journeys to Russia in search of clues to uncover secrets to the enigmatic and masterful composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, whose life has been heavily shrouded in mystery.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NameDiscovering Tchaikovsky
First Air DateJanuary 27, 2007
Last Air DateFebruary 3, 2007
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime 0min
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
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NetworksBBC Two
S01E02

Fortune and Tragedy

The story of the composer's life continues with his disastrous decision to wed Antonina Milyukova and his affair with Joseph Kotek, which followed three months later. The programme concludes with his death and the debate concerning whether the cause was cholera or suicide. Charles Hazlewood conducts the Mariinsky Young Philharmonic, and the talented Russian Sasha Sitkovetsky performs Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.

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