Pyotr Tchaikovsky

From his popular ballets and operas, such as Swan lake and Eugene Onegin, to his acclaimed orchestral works, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky left an indelible impression on classical music. Drawing extensively on the composer's uncensored letters and diaries, this critical biography explores Tchaikovsky's central place within the artistic culture of nineteenth-century Russia and reveals how he became a figure of international renown.