This relationship, however, worked both ways; the demand for new music well overshadowed supply and it was this permanent pressure that drove Tchaikovsky back to ballet after the lukewarm reception of Swan Lake, as well as Vsevolozhsky's generous facilitation of his resumed efforts.
The demand for fresh music was so great that it exceeded the available supply, leading to Tchaikovsky's return to ballet after Swan Lake's lackluster response and Vsevolozhsky's encouragement of his artistic endeavors.