Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Russian composer of the Romantic era (1840–1893), best known for ballets, symphonies and concertos.

Born 1840, died 1893. Major works include ballets (Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty), symphonies (including No. 5 and No. 6 'Pathétique'), Piano Concerto No. 1 and the Violin Concerto. Early symphonies Nos. 1–3 receive specialist attention but are less frequently performed than the later works.

Three DeBaser reviews (by silvietto) focus on Tchaikovsky's early symphonies Nos. 1–3, their historical reception and musical characteristics. The reviews praise passages and performances (notably Maazel with the Vienna Philharmonic) while noting repetitiveness and uneven finales. Overall the pieces are recommended for listeners seeking a fuller view of Tchaikovsky beyond the famous ballets.

For:Classical music listeners, students, and Tchaikovsky enthusiasts