Classical Classroom, Episode 28: Tchaikovsky’s Musical Biography, “Pathetique” – Harbinger Of Doom

Summary: <p>Michael Webster. Photo courtesy of the Shepherd School of Music website. The HAL 9000 that we use to produce these little gems has met an untimely demise. Fear not! We've got a brand new HAL 9001 on order. Until next week, please enjoy this old gold from the Classroom vault. --------------------------------- Was Tchaikovsky's Symphony VI (aka "Pathetique", aka "Suicide Symphony") a suicide note or did he die of cholera, per the Official Word? You decide... <a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/2015/01/12/55253/classical-classroom-episode-28-tchaikovskys-musical-biography-pathetique-harbinger-of-doom-2/">Read More</a></p>