Music / Famous Russian Composer Tchaikovsky great medal

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Music / Famous Russian Composer Tchaikovsky great medal Up for auction is this great bronze medal signed by "Humberto J. Mendes" on the obverse and “Berbal Porto” on the reverse. The obverse features the famous Russian composer Tchaikovsky in relief. The reverse features a small description of who was Tchaikovsky inside a beautiful frame with an Angel playing a music instrument on the top, in relief. About Tchaikovsky: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ( May 7 [ O.S. April 25] 1840 – November 6 [ O.S. October 25] 1893 ) was a Russian composer of the Romantic era. While not part of the nationalistic music group known as " The Five ", Tchaikovsky wrote music which was distinctly Russian : plangent, introspective, with modally -inflected melody and harmony . Tchaikovsky considered himself a professional composer. He felt his professionalism in combining skill and high standards in his musical works separated him from his colleagues in "The Five." He shared several of their ideals, including an emphasis on national character in music. His aim, however, was linking those ideals with a professional standard high enough to satsify European criteria. His professionalism also fueled his desire to reach a broad public, not just nationally but also internationally. This he would eventually do. Aesthetically, Tchaikovsky remained open to all aspects read more

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