Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1840-1893

Performance Dates
November 15/16/19 - Symphony No. 5

Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer of the Romantic era. He composed 6 symphones and some of the world' most performed ballets including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. Although not a member of the group of nationalistic composers usually known in English-speaking countries as The Five, his music has come to be known and loved for its distinctly Russian character as well as its rich harmonies and stirring melodies. His works, however, were much more western than his Russian contemporaries as he effectively used both nationalistic folk melodies and international elements.

Last Updated: 08/31/2006

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