ASIN: B00DAHFRQ2
Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC
Pages: 678
A 19th-century tale of love and music that brings the fascinating life of P.I. Tchaikovsky to light in a way never seen before. Based on letters written by the composer to friends and colleagues, historical documents, and recently uncovered facts, this epic novel finally brings to light the intimate personal story kept closely guarded by the man behind the music. Deftly written, it follows the composer from the time of his youthful creation of the ballet Swan Lake up to his mysterious and controversial death, bringing to life the beautiful and at times tragic events that marked his life and the lovers that inspired his greatest creativity. Giving rise to fame that was at odds with his gentle demeanor, Pyotr Ilyich's work required travel to Paris, Vienna, Florence, Venice, and New York, as well as Saint Petersburg and Moscow. His catastrophic marriage, and the events leading up to his ...
