Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
St. Petersburg
Romantic, in the second half of the 1800s.
He married once. They separated after 6 weeks but never divorced.
Cholera, which he contracted by drinking unboiled water during an epidemic.
It was a French governess called Fanny Dürbach, who was a 22-year-old experienced teacher.
Tchaikovsky wrote the symphony in 1893. It was premiered just a week before his death.
Largo, Quarter-note = 60 (60 beats per minute)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's childhood was marked by a strong connection with his family, especially his mother and siblings. He showed early musical talent and began taking piano lessons at a young age. However, his parents' marriage was tumultuous, and Tchaikovsky faced challenges due to his sensitive and introverted nature.
The Ken Thorne Orchestra. Ken Thorne did the incidental music for the movie.
Sleeping Beauty theme, Swan lake theme , The Nutcracker: Overture, March, Dance of the Snowflakes, Trepak, Coffee, Tea, Waltz of the Flowers, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tarantula, Pas de Deux, Romeo and Juliet Theme
Tchaikovsky was from the Romantic era which lasted from about 1820 to 1910. The Russian composer lived from 1840 - 1893.