Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
| 7 Apr 1840 | Votkinsk, USSR (Russia)
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Death date: 25 Oct 1893
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)