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SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS AT THE MACC
Tchaikovsky
Join the Gulf Coast Symphony for a magnificent tribute to the genius of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. No composer commands the orchestra quite like Tchaikovsky, whose music seamlessly blends intense, raw passion with spectacular structural brilliance. From soaring, unforgettable themes and fiery orchestral color to moments of breathtaking lyricism, this program brings the absolute pinnacle of the Romantic repertoire to life. Accompanied by the full power of the symphony orchestra, it is guaranteed to be a thrilling, soul-stirring evening for music lovers of all ages.
Photos by Bruce Jaeger
About the Composer
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born on May 7, 1840, in Vyatka, Russia. His work was first publicly performed in 1865. In 1868, his First Symphony was well-received. In 1874, he established himself with Piano Concerto No.1 in B-flat Minor. Tchaikovsky resigned from the Moscow Conservatory in 1878, and spent the rest of his career composing yet more prolifically. He died in St. Petersburg on November 6, 1893.
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