Tchaikovsky was born in Kamsko-Votkinsk, Russia, to a mining engineer and the second of his three wives, a Russian woman of French ancestry. Musically precocious, he began piano lessons at the age of five. He obtained an excellent general education at the School of Jurisprudence and was a civil servant before entering the St Petersburg Conservatory from 1862 (the year of its foundation) to 1865. In 1866, he was appointed professor of theory and harmony at the Moscow Conservatory, established that year. He held the post until approximately 1878.
From 1878, Tchaikovsky focused primarily on composition. Tchaikovsky toured the United States in 1891 conducting performances of his works. In 1893, Tchaikovsky was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Cambridge University.
Tchaikovsky died nine days after the premiere of the Sixth Symphony, the "Pathétique". Most of his biographers have considered his death to have been caused by cholera, most probably contracted through drinking contaminated water several days earlier. In recent decades, however, various theories have been advanced by some sources that his death was a suicide. However, these theories have not yet been substantiated with proof.
Overture
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Lyrics
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Didn't come home.
His unborn child
Will never know him.
Believe him missing
With a number of men.
Don't expect
To see him again.
The lyrics to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's song "Overture" are actually from the song "We're Not Gonna Take It" by The Who. The lyrics are a heartbreaking portrayal of the aftermath of war, and the toll it takes on soldiers and their families. Captain Walker, a soldier fighting in the war, has been declared missing, leaving his unborn child to never know him. The lyrics suggest that he may have been killed in action. The line "Don't expect to see him again" emphasizes the finality of his absence and the devastating impact it will have on those who loved him.
The lyrics also illustrate the psychological effects of war on soldiers and their loved ones. The line "Believe him missing with a number of men" suggests that Captain Walker is not the only soldier missing or presumed dead. This kind of loss is not just a personal tragedy, but a collective one that can affect entire communities. The line "His unborn child will never know him" highlights the fact that war not only takes lives but also robs families of the opportunity to know and love their loved ones.
Overall, these lyrics paint a portrait of the lasting and tragic effects of war on those who serve and those who love them. The sense of loss and finality is palpable, and the emotions are raw and deeply felt.
Line by Line Meaning
Captain Walker
The person in question is Captain Walker.
Didn't come home.
Captain Walker did not return home as expected.
His unborn child
Captain Walker's child had not yet been born.
Will never know him.
Sadly, Captain Walker's child will never get to know their father.
Believe him missing
It is believed that Captain Walker is missing.
With a number of men.
There were other men who were also considered missing with Captain Walker.
Don't expect
It is not expected that Captain Walker will return.
To see him again.
There is little hope that Captain Walker will be seen again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: MILLER, EDDIE / WILLIAMS, DUB / YOUNT, ROBERT
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@joseribeiro5894
Tchaikovsky:
"We're gonna need a bigger room."
People:
"What do you mean?"
Tchaikovksy:
"You're right, we'll play outside. The cannon wouldn't fit anywhere."
People:
"WhAt Do YoU MeAn!?"
@thatepicgamer3859
"Par ici!" ("Over here!")
"Parfait." ("Perfect.")
"Nous avons reçu l'ordre de partir et d'évacuer les derniers Parisiens d'ici." ("We have received orders to leave and to evacuate the remaining Parisians from here.")
"Défendez le pont jusqu'aux sonneries des cloches." ("Defend the bridge until we sound the bells.")
"Quand on aura fini, on pourra vous couvrir en attendant qu'un de nos passeurs vienne vous chercher." ("Once we're finished, we can cover you until one of our ferrymen picks you up.")
"Bonne chance!" ("Good luck!")
@Lancette2201
There's a special place in hell for people who put ads in the middle of music.
@Lancette2201
@Fox McCloud Does Gaming I was thinking more "volcano" but sure that works.
@picante28
*classical music especially
@technoguyx
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@glockmat
AdBlock
@xkhvgcgpyugtqn6851
not that many people believe in hell
@italianmofo4037
Friend: 'Oh thats cool, you can compose with violins?'
Tchaikovsky: 'I said violence'
@gabeagca2758
lmao
@Made_In_Heavenn
Hahaha
@taniaisabellawaspodo6761
This comment is so underrated😭💀