Description

The Tchaikovsky Handbook serves as an extensive resource for all materials related to Tchaikovsky, encompassing every composition (complete with incipits), writings, correspondence, diaries, interviews, photographs (with included images), and a wealth of literature about the composer. Beyond basic bibliographical information, the work catalog provides insights into the context of each composition, details of their initial performances, arrangements for different instruments, manuscript locations and their unique features, publication histories, and connections to other works that share melodic elements. This monumental bibliographical effort significantly enhances the field of Tchaikovsky studies. Volume 1 features a timeline of the composer’s life, a comprehensive catalog of his compositions, writings, interviews, and photographs, a translation of his short autobiography from 1889, and organized listings of works by opus number, chronological order, and titles, along with a general index to conclude the volume.