• Title: The Music Lovers
• Year: 1971
• Duration: 2h 3m
• Rating: 7,2
• Genres: Comedy, Drama, Biography

Summary The Music Lovers (1971)

Piano teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexuality by marrying, but unfortunately he chooses a nymphomaniac whom he cannot satisfy.

The compelling and bizarre story of Tchaikovsky's life and music. In Ken Russell's own words: "It's the story of the marriage between a homosexual and a nymphomaniac."

Depressive, emotionally insecure piano teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky tortuously struggles to have his music accepted and tries to suppress his homosexuality. The support of a wealthy widow as a patron gives him the artistic support he needs but his choice of a nymphomaniac as a wife proves disastrous.

Synopsis The Music Lovers (1971)