Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Russian Romantic melodist behind Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and six symphonies.

Core Principles & Analysis

• His three ballets, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker, anchor the classical dance repertoire.
• The 1812 Overture famously calls for cannon fire and carillon bells in its finale.
• Conducted at the 1891 inaugural concert of New York's Carnegie Hall.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1840 – 1893