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 …

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

23 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Apr 2, 2014 · Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is widely considered the most popular Russian composer in history. His work includes the 'The Sleeping Beauty' and 'The Nutcracker.'

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer especially known for three very popular ballets: Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. He also composed operas, …