IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF TCHAIKOVSKY

The stories behind the masterpieces

An episode from the series IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF…

Synopsis

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a major figure of Russian Romanticism with a troubled life, whose death, in particular, remains shrouded in mystery.

From the ballets “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker” to his final “Pathetic Symphony”, we discover the works of a composer whose music reflects his passions, inner conflicts and personal struggles.