Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was a Russian composer whose works included symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, chamber music, and a choral setting of the Russian Orthodox Divine Liturgy. Some of these are among the most popular theatrical music in the classical repertoire. He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, which he bolstered with appearances as a guest conductor later in his career in Europe and the United States. One of these appearances was at the inaugural concert of Carnegie Hall in New York city in 1891.
While his music has remained popular among audiences, critical opinions were initially mixed. Some Russians did not feel it was sufficiently representative of native musical values and were suspicious that Europeans accepted it for its Western elements. In apparent reinforcement of the latter claim, some Europeans lauded Tchaikovsky for offering music more substantive than base exoticism, and thus transcending stereotypes of Russian classical music.
Tchaikovsky's seemingly effortless knack for melody makes his works very attractive to audiences. Our recordings of his Neopolitan Song and Italian Song are much licensed works in our classical music library.
Tchaikovsky's The Angel Said to Mary is a religious work for choir. Our version, sung by a Russian choral group, creates a peaceful, deeply spiritual mood.
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