Evgeni Koroliov, the pianist on this recording, was born in Moscow in 1949 and studied at the 'Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky' State Conservatory.
Performer Biography
Evgeni Koroliov has a strong connection to the works of J.S. Bach, having performed the entire Well-tempered Clavier at age seventeen and later recording works like the Goldberg Variations and The Art of Fugue.
Composer Biography
The year 1876, when "The Seasons" was composed, was a time of professional success for Tchaikovsky, including successful premieres and praise from figures like Hans von Bulow and Leo Tolstoy.
Performer Biography
Evgeni Koroliov has won several international competitions, including the Leipzig Bach prize in 1968 and the Van Cliburn Prize in 1973.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The pieces in "The Seasons" are described as musical calendar poetry and declarations of Tchaikovsky's deep love for Russia.
Composer Biography
During the composition of "The Seasons" in 1876, Tchaikovsky's personal life was difficult, with rumors about his homosexuality spreading, leading him to decide to marry.
Composition History
Tchaikovsky composed "The Seasons" as a supplement to a monthly magazine, seemingly writing one piece each month between December 1875 and November 1876.
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