Montblanc celebrates Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) and the 130th anniversary of the first performance of the “Eugene Onegin” (opera).
Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky was one of the greatest Russian composers of all time. At the age of only four, Tchaikovsky was able to hear a piece of music, only once and replay it perfectly. After his parents witnessed his musical ability they allowed Tchaikovsky to take piano lessons. After just a short time, his piano teacher had to admit that he had become better than her. Tchaikovsky had an exceptional musical talent, however, he chose a career as a civil servant in the Russian Ministry of Justice. Despite his career with the Russian Ministry of Peace, Tchaikovsky’s passion for music would lead him to study at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
Tchaikovsky went through financial hardships as well as emotional distress from his strict and relentless mentor Anton Rubinstein. He produced several works from 1866 to 1877 that did not do as well as he had hoped. Even “Swan Lake”, which is now known worldwide, received bad reception. All the turmoil made Tchaikovsky obviously depressed, however his musical spirit never strayed.
In 1878 to 1884 he would compose several masterpieces that would launch his successful career such as “The Maid of Orleans”, “Mazeppa”, and most notably “Eugene Onegin”. The opera “Eugene Onegin” was based on an epic poem by Alexander Pushkin which launched Tchaikovsky’s most successful years. Tchaikovsky has left behind several masterpieces which are still unrivaled today.
Limited Edition 130
The Limited Edition Skeleton Pen is made of Au750 solid white gold. The details of the fountain pen are engraved with Russian themed motifs. The translucent smoke-colour barrel is punctuated by vertical lines of solid white gold.
The 18K two-tone rhodium-plated gold nib features a delicate engraving of the Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s most successful ballet. This magnificent writing instrument is completed with a faceted sapphire on the clip and the famous Montblanc emblem in mother-of-pearl.
The Montblanc Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Skeleton Fountain Pen is a strictly Limited Edition of 130, to celebrate the anniversary of the first performance of “Eugene Onegin”.
Montblanc “Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky” is also available in other version, limited to 20 pieces. The Limited Edition of 20 pieces is the same, with the main difference, that the Skeleton pen bears princess-cut diamonds on the cap and the body.
Launch 2009
Limitation:
Fountain Pens 130
Fountain Pen 130
