Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36

Composition date:

1877 - 1878

Composer:

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Two years after his last symphony, Tchaikovsky wrote the 4th Symphony. Another four-movement symphony, it was performed first at the Russian Musical Society, conducted again by Nikolai Rubenstein in 1878. It was dedicated to his Patroness, Nadezhda von Meck, whom he credited his “best friend.” Although initially it was unfavorable with critics, it gained favor and, from the 19th century, became a popular in many orchestral repretoires across the world.

About the composer

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Birth date:

May 7, 1840

Death date:

Nov. 6, 1893

This year marks the 175th birthday of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, one of Russia's most beloved composers. The International Tchaikovsky Competition, which was named after the great composer, will commemorate the anniversary…

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