Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Known forSound

GenderMale

BirthdayThu May 07 1840

DeathdayMon Nov 06 1893

Place of birthVotkinsk, Sarapulsky Uyezd, Vyatka Governorate, Russian Empire [now Votkinsk, Russia]

Also known asPyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Piotr Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich Tschaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich Chaikovskii, Pyotr Ilyich Chaikovsky, Petr Iljič Čajkovskij, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowski

Biography

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer of the romantic period, whose works are among the most popular music in the classical repertoire. He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, bolstered by his appearances as a guest conductor in Europe and the United States. He was honored in 1884 by Emperor Alexander III, and awarded a lifetime pension. (Wikipedia)

Known For

The Sleeping Beauty

Self - Composer

The Nutcracker

Self - Composer

Swan Lake

Self - Composer

Great Russian Composers

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