Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, also known as Peter I. Tchaikovsky, was a well known Russian composer who wrote classical pieces of music. Tchaikovsky was born in Kamsko-Votkinsk, Vyatka, Russia on May 7, 1840, to Alexandra and Ilya. Pyotr’s father, Ilya, was a mine inspector and metal works manager while Alexandra, Tchaikovsky’s mother, played music which is probably what influenced Pyotr to have such a passion for music. He was the second child out of six living children. When he was five, Tchaikovsky took piano lessons and he was generally extremely fascinated with music. He also, later on in his life, joined a choir.
Despite the interest he had in music, his parents wanted him to work as a civil service worker. His mother died when Tchaikovsky …show more content…
He would be considered a part of the traditional Romanticism period of history. His most memorable pieces are Swan Lake and The Nutcracker as well as The Sleeping Beauty .He made such a huge contribution as a well known Russian classical composer. He wrote several memorable pieces, as mentioned before, that are still very well known and famous today. Peter Tchaikovsky’s music is very whimsical and potent. It is very light and soothing to listen to and it also makes you want to dance or move in some way. He had very rich tones and harmonious music. Taking, for example, The Nutcracker Suite, Op 71a, we can see that it opens with something similar to a fast paced waltz. Then, it continues on to indulgent harmonies tones, some parts staccato and others just flowing with beautiful harmony. Hearing each part played by a different class of instruments, can bring such energy and beautiful melody that is astounding. It is easy to understand why ballerinas dance to this song especially. It is neither overwhelming nor is it too light to make an impact. The Nutcracker also has such amazing rhythm throughout the song, and it makes it so easy to follow and enjoy the song as well. This song is well known and famous to this day because it was used in the Disney movie
Despite the interest he had in music, his parents wanted him to work as a civil service worker. His mother died when Tchaikovsky …show more content…
He would be considered a part of the traditional Romanticism period of history. His most memorable pieces are Swan Lake and The Nutcracker as well as The Sleeping Beauty .He made such a huge contribution as a well known Russian classical composer. He wrote several memorable pieces, as mentioned before, that are still very well known and famous today. Peter Tchaikovsky’s music is very whimsical and potent. It is very light and soothing to listen to and it also makes you want to dance or move in some way. He had very rich tones and harmonious music. Taking, for example, The Nutcracker Suite, Op 71a, we can see that it opens with something similar to a fast paced waltz. Then, it continues on to indulgent harmonies tones, some parts staccato and others just flowing with beautiful harmony. Hearing each part played by a different class of instruments, can bring such energy and beautiful melody that is astounding. It is easy to understand why ballerinas dance to this song especially. It is neither overwhelming nor is it too light to make an impact. The Nutcracker also has such amazing rhythm throughout the song, and it makes it so easy to follow and enjoy the song as well. This song is well known and famous to this day because it was used in the Disney movie