Pyotr Ilyich "Peter" Tchaikovsky was a composer who was born May 7, 1840, Votkinsk, Russia
and died November 6, 1893, Saint Petersburg, Russia. His addition to the world of music came primarily in enlarging the size of orchestras to nearly double. Before that, orchestras were rather small with few stringed instruments, a few wind instruments, and almost no brass.
How did Tchaikovsky raise ballet music to a new level?
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Peter Tchaikovsky was famous for his compositions in both classical and ballet music, such as "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and his symphonies. He is known for his lush orchestrations, emotional depth, and ability to connect with audiences. Tchaikovsky's music continues to be widely performed and admired around the world.
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That would be Russian classical music.
Tchaikovsky raised ballet music to a new level with lyrical melodies and rich orchestration.
Tchaikovsky's family wanted him to be a lawyer. But, he decided to write music instead.
Tchaikovsky wrote that music in six weeks.
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The music was written for a ballet.
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