Tchaikovsky: 'Fortune and Tragedy' (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Tchaikovsky: 'Fortune and Tragedy' is a notable film directed by Matthew Whiteman.

What it’s about. In part, it is a well-staged biopic of Tchaikovsky's life, featuring Ed Stoppard (The Pianist) in the role of the famous Russian composer. It's also partially a documentary, featuring conductor Charles Hazlewood offering information on Tchaikovsky's career and visiting numerous places of importance from the composer's life. Yet another part of this feature is a concert film, featuring performances of Tchaikovsky's most well-known and respected musical works.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tchaikovsky: 'Fortune and Tragedy' page.