For my first podcast with radio personality Leah Lewis, we explore the life of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.  From his failed marriage and other relationship disasters to the juicy rumors about his death, discover the secrets behind the man who brought us some of the most beautiful and powerful music ever written.

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Discover the history of the timeless holiday classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. Find out about the performance history of the piece, and what happened when jazz legend Duke Ellington got his hands on this masterpiece. Learn about what it is like to engage a guest artist for the symphony orchestras these days, and meet John Driscoll, the principal trumpet of the Missoula Symphony.

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