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Tchaikovsky’s musical scores are lyrical, romantic and deeply emotional. This film endeavors to put the composer in context alongside Tolstoy as one of the most celebrated Russians of his time, examining his continuing significance in Russia today, and visiting locations which were important in Tchaikovsky’s life. His life is scoured to reveal an abortive marriage, his true feelings about homosexuality and how this may have been expressed in his music. Contributors include pianists Mikhail Rudy and Yevgeni Kissin, violinist Maxim Vengerov, conductor Valery Gergiev, ballerina Natalia Makarova, opera director Graham Vick and the Tchaikovsky-loving tram driver, Valentina.
Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
St Petersburg Philharmonic OrchestraConducted by: Yuri Temirkanov
Contributors include:Evgeny Kissin • Maxim Vengerov • Natalia Makarova • Yuri Temirkanov • Graham Vick • Valery Gergiev
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