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What year did Tchaikovsky graduate from law school?
What year did Tchaikovsky graduate from law school?
Who financially supported Tchaikovsky, allowing him to compose full-time?
Who financially supported Tchaikovsky, allowing him to compose full-time?
Which ballet did Tchaikovsky compose in 1877?
Which ballet did Tchaikovsky compose in 1877?
In which field did Tchaikovsky initially work before pursuing music full-time?
In which field did Tchaikovsky initially work before pursuing music full-time?
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Which of the following inspired Tchaikovsky's compositions?
Which of the following inspired Tchaikovsky's compositions?
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What led Tchaikovsky to begin composing seriously at age 14?
What led Tchaikovsky to begin composing seriously at age 14?
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Which of these operas is one of Tchaikovsky's popular works?
Which of these operas is one of Tchaikovsky's popular works?
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In which city was Tchaikovsky living when he died?
In which city was Tchaikovsky living when he died?
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Which composer influenced Tchaikovsky with symphonies and the Children's Album?
Which composer influenced Tchaikovsky with symphonies and the Children's Album?
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Flashcards
Tchaikovsky's Birth Year
Tchaikovsky's Birth Year
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in 1840 in Votkinsk, Russia.
Mother's Death
Mother's Death
Tchaikovsky began composing seriously at age 14 after his mother's death in 1854.
Law School Graduation
Law School Graduation
Tchaikovsky graduated from law school in 1859 and worked in the Ministry of Justice.
St. Petersburg Conservatory
St. Petersburg Conservatory
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Patron Madame von Meck
Patron Madame von Meck
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Swan Lake
Swan Lake
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Influence of Mozart
Influence of Mozart
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Isolation in 1885
Isolation in 1885
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Death Year
Death Year
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Study Notes
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Biography
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Born in 1840 in Votkinsk, Russia, second of six children
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Family was wealthy
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1854: Began composing music seriously after mother's death
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1859: Graduated from law school
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1863: Studied at St. Petersburg Conservatory
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1866: Moved to Moscow to teach at a conservatory
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1876: Became patronized by wealthy widow, Madame von Meck, receiving yearly allowance to compose full-time
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1877: Composed Swan Lake
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1885: Lived in Russian countryside isolated between European concert tours
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Died in 1893 in St. Petersburg, likely of cholera
Tchaikovsky's Music
- Well-known for his ballets (e.g., Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker)
- Also composed symphonies, concertos, and operas.
- Great Romantic composer, said music kept him from going mad
- Influenced by other composers like Mozart and Schumann
- Composed many beautiful musical works for the public
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Explore the life and musical contributions of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, one of the most celebrated Romantic composers. This quiz covers his early years, significant works like 'Swan Lake', and his influence on ballet music. Test your knowledge on Tchaikovsky's life and impact on classical music.
