Tchaikovsky died on this day in 1893 Eugene Onegin, the most frequently performed Russian opera, is now published by us in an edition reflecting the latest state of research, taking into consideration the complicated history of its composition Read more takte-online.de/en/music-theat…

In February of next year, Semyon Bychkov will work alongside British actor and director Ralph Fiennes on a new production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at Opéra de Paris.

Anton Chekhov telegram to Modest Tchaikovsky, 8 November 1893: "The news staggered me. It is a terrible anguish. I loved and revered Pyotr Ilich very much, and I am indebted to him for much. You have my heartfelt sympathy."

Tchaikovsky tribute, by leading American conductor, Walter Damrosch:

The 10th edition of "Tchaikovsky on Disc", a survey of 17,070 recordings and 45,792 releases from 1890 to the present, is now available for free download on our website: en.tchaikovsky-research.net/pages/Discogra…

Tchaikovsky's funeral was held on 28 Oct/9 Nov 1893 in St.Petersburg. As tens of thousands applied to attend the Cathedral service, tickets were issued. In the end, 8,000 mourners were crammed into a building with a capacity of 6,000.

Grechaninov on Tchaikovsky's funeral (28 Oct/9 Nov 1893): "From all over Russia admirers came in great numbers, bringing masses of flowers and wreaths. I marched in the procession carrying a silver wreath. Tchaikovsky was buried in the cemetery of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery."

Hidden away in the entertainment pages of the 10 November 1881 issue of 'The New York Tribune' is the barest mention of the upcoming world premiere performance of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 2:

World premiere of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 2 (12 Nov 1881):

Fyodor Fyodorovich Muhlbach was a St.Petersburg piano manufacturer. He was among friends Tchaikovsky dined with at a restaurant five days before his death. He reputedly drank unboiled water on that occasion and again the next day before a planned business meeting with Muhlbach.

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto has become a favourite among soloists and audiences. Mark Pullinger considers recordings spanning 70 years and selects his overall top choice... gramophone.co.uk/features/artic…

Tchaikovsky's photograph, dated 23 November 1891, is inscribed to violinist and "dear friend" Adolph Brodsky:

Tchaikovsky stayed at this Venice hotel from 2 December 1877:

My music day ends with the delicious Pas de deux from "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky. It doesn't get more Christmassy than The Nutcracker, and Tchaikovsky's ballet scores are the zenith for me. Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker. Goodnight, everyone. Nos da.

Tchaikovsky's comic opera 'Vakula the Smith' premiered 6 Dec 1876 in St.Petersburg. It wasn't the expected success. Tchaikovsky reported "a spectacular flop" to Taneyev, adding: "I am responsible for the opera's lack of success... Of the performers, Raab alone dissatisfies me."

Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony was first performed in St.Petersburg on 25 November/7 December 1878:

Tchaikovsky's photograph, dated 14 December 1887, is inscribed to flautist Andrei Andreevich Nigof: