• 0
• 0
• 0

Summary

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893), a Russian 
composer, created some of the most beloved classical music of the 
Romantic era. Renowned for masterpieces like Swan Lake and The 
Nutcracker, he skillfully blended Russian and Western influences. 
Tchaikovsky's emotionally charged compositions such as the 1812 
Overture continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Colorful 
illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect 
readers to important points in Tchaikovsky’s history. A timeline and B 
Sharp sidebars add details to the composer’s life story.
 
Content Advisor: John Viscardi, Executive Director of Classic Lyric Arts; co-founder of ArtSmart.org

Duration: 9 minutes (00:09:04)
Publishing date: 2025-11-10; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Young Readers