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elleng

(136,887 posts)
Wed Feb 2, 2022, 04:34 PM Feb 2022

Tchaikovsky, composer of the world's most uplifting ballets, had crippling self-esteem issues.

'Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is often coined as the first Russian composer to make a lasting impression internationally with his music.

His music is remembered for being joyful, energetic, and uplifting; but Tchaikovsky’s life didn’t always reflect his music. What many listeners aren’t aware of, is the composer’s long-term struggle with his mental health.'>>>

https://www.classicfm.com/composers/tchaikovsky/crippling-self-esteem-issues/?

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Tchaikovsky, composer of the world's most uplifting ballets, had crippling self-esteem issues. (Original Post) elleng Feb 2022 OP
K&R!!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2022 #1
I had another musician say to me once MuseRider Feb 2022 #2
All the anxiety we/Society have caused.... Karadeniz Feb 2022 #3

MuseRider

(34,410 posts)
2. I had another musician say to me once
Wed Feb 2, 2022, 05:48 PM
Feb 2022

when we had one of his Symphonies come up for a concert, oh god all the angst in the world. Some of it really does sound tortured and angsty. I will forever love and miss playing Nutcracker though.

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