In these 'lectures', Robert Greenberg focuses on Tchaikovsky's life and his lesser-known works. His most popular works, such as Nutcracker and 1812 Overture are fairly well ignored. Most attention is given to his private life and personal relationships, with occasional bits of his music as it pertains to his life.
The biography feels rather spotty, with more time spent putting his analysis on the events than actually describing the events. He is also prone to excessive changes in tone, making him sound more like a political orator than a college lecturer. I would like to see more objective content and less political persuasion. It would also be nice to hear more of how his popular works would fit in to his life.
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