On this day in 1893, Tchaikovsky conducted the world premiere of his final symphony, Symphony No. 6 ‘Pathétique’ in St. Petersburg. “Now THERE is a melody, a pure orchestral song, known and loved to the outer reaches of the civilized world. In fact, to many people this series of notes is almost synonymous with the word “melody”; its immediacy of appeal, it rising and falling line, its yearning and resignation – all these have identified it as the essence of late romanticism.” -Leonard Bernstein

4.4K views · 68 reactions | We're celebrating Tchaikovsky's birthday with an excerpt from our performance of his Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique!" Did you miss this performance last season? Join us in January for Beethoven's Violin Concerto & Tchaikovsky to hear it live!  Subscribe here for early access to this performance and more >> https://bit.ly/4b8ZMim | Houston Symphony | Facebook

[BIRTHDAY] The great Herbert von Karajan was born today in 1908! One of the most iconic directors of both the Berliner Philharmoniker and the Vienna Philharmonic / Wiener Philharmoniker left behind him one of the most indelible musical legacies of the twentieth century. Relive his performance of Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" Finale at the head of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra-a beautifully tragic piece of the composer repertoire. https://bit.ly/3VS9LUJ | medici.tv

2.2K views · 90 reactions |  There's still time to relive our recent Tchaikovsky concert, The Pathetique Symphony, filmed at Glasgow City Halls with Associate Conductor, Alpesh Chauhan. Treat yourselves to a stunning performance of Korngold's, Songs of Farewell, by star mezzo, Karen Cargill before experiencing the thrill and grandeur of Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony ✨ | BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra | Facebook