Tchaikowsky

[+ friendofsheila]

How did they figure out hes was gay?  I read that the family destroyed everyting that gave it away.  I guess thaye did find something, so what was it?

[seattlebottom]

His brother, Modest, who was also gay, wrote an unpublished biography of the composer.  Letters, reminisces and diary excerpts were all used in the writing of the book.  Most of the information about Tchaikovsky's gay life were in that book.

[pubic_assistance]

2 hours ago, seattlebottom said:

His brother, Modest, who was also gay, wrote an unpublished biography of the composer.  Letters, reminisces and diary excerpts were all used in the writing of the book.  Most of the information about Tchaikovsky's gay life were in that book.

Thanks.

Never knew about that

He has always been one of my favorite composers...yet I knew nothing of his homosexuality.

[caramelsub]

10 minutes ago, pubic_assistance said:

Thanks.

Never knew about that

He has always been one of my favorite composers...yet I knew nothing of his homosexuality.

I thought his homosexuality was common knowledge…

I couldn’t imagine what life was like for him in 19th century Russia living as a closeted gay man. He even married a woman, (which ended in divorce) to cover up rumors of his sexuality. His music which can be expressively sad and depressing reflect his personal struggles of having to hide his sexuality and mental anguish.

[TonyDown]

His 4th symphony 1st movement "considered one of the most arresting and dramatic openings in all of symphonic literature.".   At the very least he was a symphonic drama queen.

 

 

[pubic_assistance]

14 hours ago, caramelsub said:

He even married a woman, (which ended in divorce) to cover up rumors of his sexuality

Like most of Hollywood for much of a century.

[dutchal]

On 11/17/2024 at 1:34 PM, pubic_assistance said:

Like most of Hollywood for much of a century.

Like most of society for millennia.

[TonyDown]

Imagine how such a creative master felt compelled to marry a woman.

Here is Alexei Sultanov playing Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1.

https://youtu.be/3IeZJ_0hmZU?si=wdAbnpp9sbZJFQU7

Edited January 29 by TonyDown