Musically Speaking: Tchaikovsky’s Fate

The Performance

A significant figure of the Romantic Era, Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s music evokes powerful emotion, representative of his often-turbulent life. HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte takes audiences on a compelling journey through Tchaikovsky’s life and musical impact. We explore the political and social culture he was working within and the lasting legacy of his music. A video of the HPO’s performance of his fateful Symphony No. 4 compliments this talk.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1PM 
The Westdale Cinema (1014 King St W) 
Hosted by Abigail Richardson-Schulte

This event is part of a new series Musically Speaking co-presented by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and The Westdale. This is a series of fascinating music appreciation talks with performances on the big screen! HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte shares captivating stories about some of history’s most celebrated composers. Each talk features unique video recordings from HPO performances. Traverse music history with The Westdale and the HPO in this brand-new series!