Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Sound

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1840-05-07

  • Day of Death

    1893-11-06 (53 years old)

  • Place of Birth

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

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

Crew