Soul of Russian Music — Tchaikovsky

Author: Mao Yuquan
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Publish Date: 2003-07-14
Features: This book is written for classical music enthusiasts, especially those who love Tchaikovsky's works. It is rich and comprehensive, including Tchaikovsky's biography, works appreciation, chronology, complete list of works, and even an exploration of the cause of his death—a rather shocking yet long-concealed tragic incident. "I believe my time will come, of course, even if it is when I have already passed into another world." Tchaikovsky's prophecy has come true. His music is incredibly rich, propelling Russian art to a brilliant peak and adding timeless masterpieces to the of human art. Tchaikovsky's music is a precious treasure of human culture, already integrated into our lives. It is hard to imagine life without music, and even harder to imagine life without Tchaikovsky's music. Author Mao Yuquan is a seasoned music scholar and translator, with an in-depth understanding of Russian music and Tchaikovsky's works. This book is meticulously written with high readability, serving as both an intellectual journey and a feast for the eyes and ears. The content includes Tchaikovsky's biography, works appreciation, chronology, complete list of works, and an exploration of his cause of death. Among them, the selected works section features articles such as "The Alluring Southern Charm—Fantasia on Italian Themes" and "A Tribute to Mozart—String Serenade."