Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
by Justin Kerr
Tchaikovsky's Life
Votkinsk, Russia
Tchaikovsky's Music
This piece was Tchaikovsky's first Concerto and it is a very popular piece of music today. Piortr's music is very emotional because, his music was made in the Romantical Age of Music. It is not similar to any other music you will hear. There is sometimes a piano soloist in his music because, Tchaikovsky played the piano.
Other Music
7 Symphonies
2 Stage Works
11 Piano Works
3 Ballets
4 Operas
And many more...
Facts
Citations
Portrait: Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Russian composer. Tchaikovsky seated in chair, elbow on table, head on hand. Portrait Music Romantic Musician. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 16 Dec 2015.
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Tchaikovsky estate: TCHAIKOVSKY - House at Votkinsk where he was born.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 16 Dec 2015.
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Youtube Video: "Lang Lang Plays Tchaikovsky : Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Opus 23 [HD]." YouTube. YouTube, 13 Sept. 2014. Web. 16 Dec. 2015.
Facts Video: "Classic FM's Fast and Friendly Guide to Tchaikovsky." YouTube. 9 July 2012. Web. 17 Dec. 2015.