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Tchaikovsky

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Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich /tʃaɪˈkɒfski $ -ˈkɔːf-, ˈpiːtəʳ ˈɪlɪtʃ/
(1840–93) a Russian composer known especially for his symphonies (symphony) and his ballets, such as Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. Other well-known works are The 1812 Overture and his first piano concerto. His music is romantic, emotional, and often rather sad.