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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 7, 1840(53)

Day of Death

November 6, 1893

Place of Birth

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

Also Known As

Pyotr Il'yich TchaikovskyPiotr Tchaikovsky Peter Ilich TschaikovskyPyotr Ilyich ChaikovskiiPyotr Ilyich Chaikovsky

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Sound

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

Filmography