Tchaikovsky and Happiness / Yulia Kazantseva

But was he truly happy?

Let’s forget for a moment that Tchaikovsky is a textbook classic and try to meet him simply as a living, breathing human being.

You're invited to an evening where we’ll discuss:

• Why did Tchaikovsky destroy completed works?

• How did he work — and how did he rest?

• What inspired him?

• What tragedies and joys shaped his life?

The closer you get to the composer, the more he seems to “step out of the portrait” — he comes alive. And then his music begins to sound different: not only the genius reveals itself, but the man — with his fears, weaknesses, and hopes.

Tchaikovsky did not consider himself happy.

Yet somehow — his music makes us happy.

Why is that? Can it be explained?

Come — and let’s talk about it together.

 Ticket price: from 70 GEL, depending on the seat.

Yulia Kazantseva — PhD in Art History, pianist, and winner of international competitions. A brilliant musician and captivating storyteller whose music lectures never leave the audience indifferent. Her topics range from medieval music to contemporary composers.