Mann Center picnic, orchestra, & book “Pyotr: The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky”
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What could be better than an idyllic summer night in Fairmount Park complete with Tchaikovsky, stunning skyline views, a BYOB picnic, book discussion, and fireworks!
🎆 You must buy your own ticket. You can purchase in advance or at the door (unless it sells out). Details below.
Join Michele at The Mann for another great year enjoying the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Tchaikovsky Spectacular as we discuss Pyotr: The Life and Music of Pyotr Llyich Tchaikovsky by Steve Moretti (a fast and easy read, but super informative about Tchaikovsky’s youth!).
The night will culminate in a magnificent fireworks display!
Bring your own picnic, blanket (no chairs) and beverages**!**
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STAGE: [Tchaikovsky Spectacular ]
Where**: The Mann Center - Fairmount Park**
Tickets: Two options - select LAWN SECTION
- Buy in advance \currently $39.15+fees)-info here
- Day of (if available) (usually a little cheaper, but could sell out
6:15pm-8pm - Join Michele for a BYOB picnic dinner on the lawn. Seating is not reserved but Michele will save space if she knows you’re coming so please make sure your RSVP is up-to-date!
8:00pm - showtime!
Bring your own picnic.
- Alcohol is permitted but be sure to bring your ID!
- Bring a blanket or lawn chair
🎻STAGE: Tchaikovsky Spectacular
with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, with Eric Lu, First Prize and Gold Medal winner of the 2025 Chopin International Competition. Following intermission, the Orchestra will perform the Suite from The Sleeping Beauty. The original full-length ballet was given its United States premiere in Philadelphia in 1937. They’ll finish the evening with the rousing 1812 Overture, and fireworks!🧨
Since this performance is a part of the Mann's Picnic Series, the bag policy does not apply. However, all blankets, bags, or other hand-carried items permitted into the venue are subject to search.
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📕STORY: Pyotr: The Life and Music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky by Steve Moretti
Genre**: Nonfiction**
He changed ballet forever. And hid his wounds even longer.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a tortured soul. Bestowed with a rare musical gift, but burdened by demons of self-doubt and passions forbidden in 19th century Russia, Pyotr struggled to release the music inside his head.
And equally, to find romantic fulfillment that always remained just beyond his reach. He was deeply affected by the women in his life – those he loved, those he despised, and those whose affection he longed so badly to hold. Yet, aside from music, his truest passion was reserved only for men.
Tchaikovsky refused to abide by the rules of the musical establishment of his time. Assailed by critics as being ‘neither Russian nor German,’ he endured scathing criticism which he often took to heart, destroying many of his own ‘imperfect’ compositions.
This compelling new work takes you inside the head of Pyotr – from age seven to his untimely death at fifty-three. It also provides a layman’s guide to his music and his musical influences, and the techniques Tchaikovsky used to chart his musical destiny.
Available for $3.99 through Amazon here or even better, try your local library or bookstore!
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