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Tchaikovsky's death in October 1893 in St Petersburg, shortly after the premiere of his sixth symphony, The Pathetique, is one of the most thoroughly documented deaths of a prominent cultural figure in modern times. He was treated by no fewer than four physicians and surrounded by a group of relatives and friends. The official account of the circumstances of his death was that he died from cholera, possibly by drinking infected water. But almo...

Gerüchte über Tschaikowskys angeblichen Selbstmord wegen eines drohenden Skandals begannen in Russland schon bald nach dem Tod des Komponisten zu zirkulieren. Im Westen wurden sie erst seit den 70er Jahren verbreitet. Hier fand vor allem eine dieser- zum Faktum erklärten - Legenden, die eines geheimen Ehrengerichts, Aufmerksamkeit in wissenschaftlichen Publikationen, in der Literatur, auf der Opernbühne. Dies geschah umso bereitwilliger, als s...

..". intriguing collection... a recommended study for anyone interestedin the habits and personalities of great minds." -- ForeWordThiscompilation of reminiscences about Tchaikovsky the man is unprecedented in English.The memoirs, diary entries, and interviews written and conducted by hiscontemporaries show us both the public and the private figure: the law student, theprofessor, the philanthropist, the loving brother and uncle, the intrepid t...