Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky[n 1] (/ tʃaɪˈkɒfski / ⓘ chy-KOF-skee; [2] 7 May 1840 – 6 November 1893) [n 2] was a Russian composer of the Romantic period. He was the first Russian composer whose music …

Nov 2, 2025 · Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the most popular Russian composer of all time, best known for his ballets Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

Jun 14, 2023 · Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 to 1893) was a Russian composer most famous for his symphonies, the ballets Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker, and the operas …

Earlier that year, the Tchaikovsky family chose to live together with the family of Ilya's brother Pyotr (1789–1871), a retired general, in a large apartment on Vasilyevsky Island, an arrangement that …

18 hours ago · Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born on 7 May 1840, in the small town of Votkinsk, Russia. Growing up surrounded by six siblings, Tchaikovsky was particularly close to his sister Alexandra, as …

Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky’s operas, ballets, and symphonies are firmly entrenched in the classical canon. His three Pushkin-based operas— Eugene Onegin, The Queen of Spades, and Mazeppa —are …

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer, conductor, and civil servant who today is celebrated as the man behind two of ballet’s most beloved masterworks: Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

Apr 6, 2025 · Discover the life of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a renowned composer known for his ballets and operas. Learn about his age, marriage, and children.

Tchaikovsky is one of the world's most renowned classical music composers, known for his distinctly Russian character as well as for his rich harmonies and stirring melodies.

Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky’s unmistakable musical voice helped shape the sound of Romanticism. But who was the man behind the glittering façade of his works? A look at some (perhaps) lesser-known sides …