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Richmond Ballet: TCHAIKOVSKY: The Man Behind the Music


  • Dominion Energy Center 600 East Grace Street Richmond, Virginia, 23219 United States (map)

Behind one of the world’s most legendary composers lies a soul, a secret, and a story waiting to be told.  

Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music is a sweeping full-length ballet by Ma Cong that explores the life and artistry of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and the relationships that shaped him. With powerful choreography and profound emotional depth, this production reveals the tension between Tchaikovsky’s public success and private turmoil, providing a rare glimpse into the heart of ballet’s most renowned composer.   

Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky 
Additional music by Alexander Glazunov, Mikhail Glinka and Fritz Kreisler 

Dates & Times
Friday, February 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 14 – 2:00 PM 

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