Most probably, no composer other than Beethoven has enjoyed the popularity of that of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. His reputation has been secure since his early maturity, and yet, it is equally true that no other major modern composer has endured the distortions and indignities as that imposed upon his personality and personal life after his death. A welter of factors has been trotted out to “explain”...
Violin Concerto in D Major, op. 35
Most probably, no composer other than Beethoven has enjoyed the popularity of that of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. His reputation has been secure since his early maturity, and yet, it is equally true that no other major modern composer has endured the distortions and indignities as that imposed upon his personality and personal life after his death. A welter of factors have been trotted out to “explain”...