Tchaikovsky: His Life Told In Anecdotal Form

By Waldo Mayo

Book Overview

""Tchaikovsky: His Life Told In Anecdotal Form"" is a biography written by Waldo Mayo that delves into the life of the famous Russian composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The book is structured in an anecdotal form, meaning that it presents various stories and anecdotes from Tchaikovsky's life rather than a strict chronological account. The book covers Tchaikovsky's childhood, his early career as a composer, his struggles with his sexuality, his relationships with family and friends, and his rise to fame. It also explores his creative process and the inspiration behind some of his most famous works, including the ballets ""Swan Lake"" and ""The Nutcracker.""Mayo draws on a variety of sources, including Tchaikovsky's letters and diaries, as well as accounts from his contemporaries and friends. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and personality of one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era.Overall, ""Tchaikovsky: His Life Told In Anecdotal Form"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers readers a unique perspective on the life of this iconic composer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163144452
• ISBN13: 9781163144459
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"