Tchaikovsky
Peter Il·yich [pee-ter il-yich] /ˈpi tər ˈɪl yɪtʃ/ or Pëtr Il·ich [Russian pyawtree-lyeech], /Russian ˈpyɔtr iˈlyitʃ/, 1840–93, Russian composer.
- Russian Chaikovski.
- Also Tschaikovsky, Tschai·kow·sky.
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Fracci danced in Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake,” both pillars of 19th-century ballet.
Carla Fracci, a reigning star of 20th-century ballet, dies at 84 | Emily Langer | May 30, 2021 | Washington PostFor many Washington area theatergoers, the holidays aren’t complete without a performance of Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker.”
According to the Sochi pre-ceremony lineup, t.A.T.u. is the greatest (and only) producer of Russian culture since Tchaikovsky.
Yes, the Pseudo-lesbian Band t.A.T.u. Sang at Sochi’s Opening Ceremony | Amy Zimmerman | February 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat else would you wear in 1895 to hear Tchaikovsky than “Jicky”?
The Tchaikovsky ballet is about dual natures: black swan versus white swan, soulful versus sensual.
Wherever feasible, I have preferred to let Tchaikovsky himself tell the story of his life.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyBoth in England and America the public interest in Tchaikovsky seemed to be steadily increasing.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyLittle is known of the early life of the composers father, Ilia Petrovich Tchaikovsky.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyThis sympathetic charm, this gift of winning all hearts, Tchaikovsky retained to the last day of his life.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyTo his lifes end Tchaikovsky could never recall this hour without a shiver of horror.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste Tchaikovsky
British Dictionary definitions for Tchaikovsky
/ (tʃaɪˈkɒfskɪ, Russian tʃɪjˈkɔfskij) /
Pyotr Ilyich (pjɔtr iljˈjitʃ). 1840–93, Russian composer. His works, which are noted for their expressive melodies, include the Sixth Symphony (the Pathétique; 1893), ballets, esp Swan Lake (1876) and The Sleeping Beauty (1889), and operas, including Eugene Onegin (1879) and The Queen of Spades (1890), both based on works by Pushkin
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