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 May 07, 1840 (185 years old)

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, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski, Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowski, Pjotr Tsjaikofski, Peter Tschaikowsky, Peter Iljitsch Tschaikowsky, Peter I. Tschaikowsky