Petr Il'ich Tchaikovsky: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography of substantial, relevant published resources relating to the Russian composer. Generally regarded as one of the most remarkable composers of the second half of the nineteenth century, Tchaikovsky is unique in that he was the first outstanding Russian composer to receive a professional musical education: he was one of the first students to graduate from the newly opened St. Petersburg Conservatory. Composer of six symphonies; concertos; orchestral works; eight major operas; three ballets; and many chamber,...