Tchaikovsky was a passionate admirer of Viennese Classicism, an enthusiasm also reflected in his 'Mozartiana' Suite.
Notable Performances
The Rococo Variations by Tchaikovsky was premiered in Moscow on November 30, 1877, with cellist Wilhelm Fitzenhagen as the soloist.
Performer Biography
Cellist Edgar Moreau's career began in 2011 in the finals of the Tchaikovsky Competition, where he performed the Rococo Variations.
Composer Biography
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a Russian composer, was considered by many of his colleagues in Russia to be too 'westernised' due to his frequent trips to Europe.
Recording & Production
This album is a tribute to Slavic composers, featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Dvořák, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich.
Critical Reception
After a performance of Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations in 1879, the celebrated composer Franz Liszt exclaimed, 'Now there, at last, is real music!'
Composition History
Chopin's ambitious Cello Sonata, completed in 1846 and dedicated to cellist Auguste-Joseph Franchomme, was one of his last works and caused him unusual trouble.
