In 1876, Nadezhda von Meck—widow of a fabulously wealthy railroad proprietor—first encountered the music of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky. This initial musical encounter quickly developed into a relationship of musical patronage that would last the better part of 14 years. Von

“Minors of the Majors” invites you to discover compositions by the great classical composers that for one reason or another have not reached the musical mainstream. Please enjoy, and keep listening!

Two visiting orchestras will bring a lot of Tchaikovsky to Guangzhou this year, with appearances by the St. Petersburg Philharmonic under Yuri Temirkanov and the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Vassily Sinaisky. Both conductors are Russian, Temirkanov has led the St.

Every summer, the “Intimacy of Creativity Festival” brings together aspiring composers and seasoned performers in Hong Kong. Emerging composers present and revise their work after in-depth discussions with world-renowned performers. The principle aim of this gathering is to rekindle the

Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6, Op. 74 “Pathétique” Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s (1840-1893) died a mere nine days after conducting the première of his final composition. Composed between February and August 1893, his Symphony No 6 was first given on

Les Saisons March : Song of the Lark Emile Naoumoff, piano From Tchaikovsky – Les Saisons, Ouverture Fantaisie Romeo and Juliette, Adagio lamentoso Symphonie no. 6 (2012) Released by Saphir Productions Tchaikovsky: Les Saisons – March : Song of the

Casse-Noisette : Suite op.71a for two pianos (transcription N.Economou) Danse Chinoise Ludmila Berlinskaia, piano Arthur Ancelle, piano From Ludmila Berlinskaia & Arthur Ancelle / Tchaikovsky (2012) Released by Saphir Productions Casse-Noisette: Suite op.71a for two pianos (transcription N.Economou) – Danse

Souvenir d’un lieu cher op.42 (orch. A.Glazunov) Mélodie : Moderato con moto Régis Pasquier, violin Baltic Chamber Orchestra Emmanuel Leducq-Barôme, conductor From Tchaikovsky: Complete work for Violin and Orchestra (2012) Released by Saphir Productions Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d’un lieu cher op.42