I learned something new from this blog I found today:
http://blog.sharmusic.com/blog/?Tag=Music%20History
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
"Tchaikovsky was known to be extremely sensitive and painfully shy. His anxiety began early in his childhood and continued in his adult life; there is speculation that he even ended his own life. The Russian composer made his most significant impact in ballet music, but his worship of Mozart influences his work's strict classical form. "
I did know that he "was one of the most loved of Russian composers. His music is famous for its strong emotion, and his technical skill and strict work habits helped guarantee its lasting appeal. "
Read more: http://www.notablebiographies.com/St-Tr/Tchaikovsky-Peter-Ilyich.html#ixzz2WmeBWV1Q
http://blog.sharmusic.com/blog/?Tag=Music%20History
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
"Tchaikovsky was known to be extremely sensitive and painfully shy. His anxiety began early in his childhood and continued in his adult life; there is speculation that he even ended his own life. The Russian composer made his most significant impact in ballet music, but his worship of Mozart influences his work's strict classical form. "
I did know that he "was one of the most loved of Russian composers. His music is famous for its strong emotion, and his technical skill and strict work habits helped guarantee its lasting appeal. "
Read more: http://www.notablebiographies.com/St-Tr/Tchaikovsky-Peter-Ilyich.html#ixzz2WmeBWV1Q