Both of these famous works follow a time of crisis for the composer. Tchaikovsky鈥檚 marriage lay in tatters and Shostakovich鈥檚 career was on a knife-edge. As such, they are a testimony to the composers鈥� resilience and ability to write with incredible power and conviction. Tchaikovsky鈥檚 concerto has become one of the most popular in the repertoire, and Shostakovich emerged triumphant with his fifth symphony, managing to combine a stunning directness with music of codes and ambiguity. Is his finale a celebration or not? The debate continues.

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