Austrian maestro Herbert von Karajan conducts the Berlin Philharmonic in this 1984 performance of Tchaikovsky's last completed work -- Symphony no. 6 in B minor ("Pathétique"), op. 74 -- recorded live ...

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 is one of the most dramatic, emotional and heart-tearing works in the symphonic repertoire. Those defining qualities were heightened in the Houston Symphony’s impassioned ...

Tchaikovsky confessed that he had put “his whole soul” into his final symphony, and for the listener, it’s an enthralling experience that awakens us to a universe of emotion. Music Director Designate ...

In 28 days it began. In 28 weeks it spread. In 28 years it evolved.

For detailed instructions, see our Slate Plus podcasts page. Pyotr Tchaikovsky composed and conducted his final symphony in 1893. He died nine days later, after having drank an unboiled glass of water ...

Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, the 6th, is called the Pathéthique not because it arouses pity but because it is passionate and emotional. The composer wrote it in the final year of his short life in ...

Live from the BBC Proms at The Royal Albert Hall. The BBC Philharmonic conducted by Juanjo Mena in the London premiere of Mark Simpson's The Immortal and Tchaikovsky's Symohony No. 6 (Pathétique).

Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto in D has been more successful as accompaniment to a George Balanchine ballet than as a concert piece. In 1941, Balanchine choreographed “Balustrade” for the Ballet Russe ...

It’s clear by now that conductor Elim Chan can bring out the best in a top-rank orchestra. Making her third appearance in just two years with the San Francisco Symphony, Chan led an all-Tchaikovsky ...

Big sounds, musical depth and standing ovations rang out in Uihlein Hall Saturday night during Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s program of music by Bartok, Tchaikovsky and Still. Playing under the baton ...

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The full schedule for the San Francisco Symphony's 2005-06 season follows. All events are in Davies Symphony Hall except where indicated; (m) denotes matinee. SEPT. 8, 10 (Flint Center, Cupertino) - ...