The 24-Year-Old Who Was Told His Concerto Was Worthless — Then Changed Music Forever | Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No.1

Discover the dramatic origin story behind Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1 in B-flat minor, Op.23 — a work rejected by his mentor that became one of the most iconic concertos in history. A listening guide for beginners.

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The Man Who Wrote a Hit for Pink Floyd Then Disappeared Into a Movie About Ordinary Days | Nick Laird-Clowes – About Time Main Theme

Nick Laird-Clowes, the Dream Academy frontman who co-wrote for Pink Floyd, crafted a tender piano theme for Richard Curtis's 2013 time-travel film About Time. A guide to its quiet emotional power.

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