Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Part One
Monday 12 December 2005 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)
Repeated: Monday 26 December 2005 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)
Tchaikovsky once said that his whole life had been a chain of misfortunes because of his sexuality. Beginning a week-long exploration of the paradoxes and dichotomies behind the composer's life, Donald Macleod examines Tchaikovsky's attitude towards both sexes.
Playlist
Amid the Din of the Ball, Op. 38, No. 3
Sergei Leiferkus (baritone), Semion Skigin (piano)
Conifer 75605512662
Track 18
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Bernard Haitink
Philips 4420612
CD 5, Track 5
Six French Songs Op. 65
Julia Varady (soprano), Aribert Reimann (piano)
Orfeo C053851
Tracks 13-18
Kuma's arioso
Excerpt from The Enchantress Act 1
Marina Shaguch, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden , conducted by Neeme Järvi
Royal Opera House 75605550222
Track 11
The Nutcracker Scene 14 (Excerpts)
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Pas de Deux: Dance of the Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy
London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Charles Mackerras
Telarc CD80137
CD 2 Tracks 12 and 10
