Tchaikovsky. The Triumph of Light

The book "Tchaikovsky. The Triumph of Light" is an artistic biography that captivates the reader with the great Russian composer from the very first chapters, making him familiar and understandable. The book will be interesting to both children and adults; it contains many dialogues and interesting facts that help to dive deeper into the feelings and experiences of the young and later mature composer, allowing readers to get acquainted with the people who surrounded him and whom he loved. The book is a page-turner, and at the same time, it is not a lightweight narrative. The book consists of six chapters, which is very symbolic. There are also six concertos written by Tchaikovsky. The book itself resembles a musical piece. It even features recurring themes. The life of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky embodies the courage to follow one’s dream. This message has been remarkably conveyed to readers by Anastasia Strokina. Those who perform Tchaikovsky's music "must be not only virtuosos but also philosophers—those who ask difficult questions, who reflect on the beginning and end of life, on history, on time, and on love." Watercolor illustrations by Olga Ionaitis fill and complement the book, making it even more fascinating.