Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer of the Romantic period, known for ballet, symphonic music, opera, and concert works. His major works include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, the 1812 Overture, Eugene Onegin, and the Pathétique Symphony. Tchaikovsky’s music combines melodic directness, orchestral drama, and strong theatrical instinct.