![]() And in Russia at the time that was illegal. He had become a celebrity in his native Russia and been showered with honours. In 1893 the composer Tchaikovsky breathed his last. ![]() Had he been interfering with forces beyond his control? Find out more and the death of Peter Warlock, hear exclusive extra audio and see photographs of the composer here > Episode 5: The mystery of Tchaikovsky's death ![]() In 1930 he died suddenly, at the age of just 36. This hard-living, heavy-drinking composer delved into the art of black magic, experimented with spells and even changed his name to ‘Peter Warlock’. And no-one embraced this world more fully than Philip Heseltine. It was the era of Aleister Crowley and a new-found fascination with black magic. In the early 20th century a craze for the occult swept the country. Find out more and see pictures of the stolen Stradivarius here > Episode 4: The death of Peter Warlock It’s a tale of giddy love, devastating loss and the healing power of music. This is the story of violinist Min Kym and what happened when her instrument was taken from her. Has something ever been stolen from you? Do you remember the feeling of panic when you realised it was gone? Now imagine if that thing was worth £1.2m. Find out more about the Gesualdo murders and see pictures connected to this story > Episode 3: The stolen Stradivarius ![]() This episode tackles subjects that some listeners might find upsetting. But who could have committed such a brutal murder? And why was no one ever punished for the crime? In this episode we explore the grim story of a killing that horrified Europe and sent shockwaves down the centuries. It was so violent, in fact, it became known as the crime of the century. The murder of Donna Maria D’Avalos and Don Fabrizio Carafa in 1590 was one of the most violent Naples had ever seen. Find out more about the mystery of Haydn's head and see pictures connected to this story > Episode 2: The Gesualdo murders Be warned, this episode contains descriptions that some listeners might find disturbing. Episode 1: Haydn's Missing Head How did the tomb of Austria's great composer come to contain not one skull, but two? The story of Haydn's head leads us into the murky world of 19th-century medicine, complete with grave robbing and some gruesome pseudo-science. ![]()
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