Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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: Sound
- Birthday: 1840-05-07
- Place of Birth: Votkinsk, Sarapulsky Uyezd, Vyatka Governorate, Russian Empire [now Votkinsk, Russia]
- Also Known As: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Piotr Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich Tschaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich Chaikovskii, Pyotr Ilyich Chaikovsky, Petr Iljič Čajkovskij, Пётр Ильич Чайковский, Пётр Чайковский, Чайковский, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski
