Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Known for

Sound

Born

May 7, 1840

Died

November 6, 1893

Place of birth

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

Biography

Life and career

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)

Filmography

8 films

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Biography

Filmography

The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker Prince

Eugene Onegin

Ariel

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Sleeping Beauty

Fantasia

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