Peter llyich Tchaikovsky
Who is he? By: Gracie Driggers
Just the basics
~ Tchaikovsky was born on May 7, 1840 in Kamsko-Votkinsk, which is now present day Udmurtia, Russia
~ He died November 6, 1893
~ People said he died either by committing suicide or of cholera
~ He composed some ballets music like The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake
~ He died November 6, 1893
~ People said he died either by committing suicide or of cholera
~ He composed some ballets music like The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake
Growing up
~ Tchaikovsky started piano lessons when he was 5 years old
~ His mom died when he was 14 years old.
~ Peter's father asked a well known German piano teacher to encourage his learning
~ Tchaikovsky worked for himself and The Ministry of Justice
~ His mom died when he was 14 years old.
~ Peter's father asked a well known German piano teacher to encourage his learning
~ Tchaikovsky worked for himself and The Ministry of Justice
Some of his ballets
The Queen of Spades
The Queen of Spades was made in 1890
Swan Lake
Swan Lake was made in 1895.
Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty was made in 1888-89
Personal Life
~ Tchaikovsky saw marriage as his solution for his sexual problems.
~ The period of 1878-1884 represents his most creative time.
~ He was gay.
~ The period of 1878-1884 represents his most creative time.
~ He was gay.
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