Documentary

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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Returning Series

Original Name

Discovering Tchaikovsky

First Air Date

January 27, 2007

Last Air Date

February 3, 2007

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

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Production Companies

Networks

BBC 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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