The Best of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The best of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Classical music in piano and violin. 00:00:00 The Nutcracker Op.71 - Overture. 00:03:19 The Nutcracker Op.71 - Act I, March. 00:05:39 The Nutcracker Op.71 - Act II, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. 00:07:27 The Nutcracker Op.71 - Act II, Trepak (Russian Dance). 00:08:39 The Nutcracker Op.71 - Act II, Coffee (Arabian Dance). 00:12:02 The Nutcracker Op.71 - Act II, Tea (Chinese Dance). 00:13:16 The Nutcracker Op.71 - Act II, Polichinelle (The Clown). 00:15:36 The Nutcracker Op.71 - Act II, Dance Of The Reed Pipes. 00:22:44 Romeo and Juliet (Overture-Fantasia). 00:41:12 1812 Overture. 00:57:49 Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique' - I. Adagio, Allegro Non Troppo. 01:15:24 The Swan Lake Ballet, Op. 20: Scène (Moderato); Scène (Allegro Moderato); Scène (Allegro); Danse Des Cygnes (Beginning). Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born on May 7, 1840, in Votkinsk, Russia. From an early age, he showed great musical talent, learning to play the piano at the age of five. Despite family pressure to pursue a career in law, Tchaikovsky abandoned public service at the age of 26 to study music at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. Tchaikovsky emerged as one of the most important composers of the Romantic period, known for his melodic and emotional works. Among his most famous compositions are the ballets "Swan Lake," "The Sleeping Beauty," and "The Nutcracker," as well as symphonies and operas. His music is characterized by rich orchestration and deep emotional expressiveness, reflecting his tumultuous personal life and struggle with sexual identity in a conservative society. Tchaikovsky's career began to gain recognition in the 1870s but was marked by severe criticism, especially from his teacher Anton Rubinstein. However, he achieved international fame and prestige, receiving honors and support from the Russian imperial family. Tchaikovsky passed away on November 6, 1893, in Saint Petersburg due to complications related to cholera. His last work, the Pathetique Symphony, was composed shortly before his death and is considered one of his deepest artistic expressions. Thank you for watching Sonatta Classical! #tchaikovsky #violin #piano #classicalmusic