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'''Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky''' (1840-1893), often referred to as '''Peter Tchaikovsky''', [[Russia]]n composer and pianist, is one of the best-known and most “[[romanticism|romantic]]” of all classical composers – the archetype of the “tortured soul.”  He greatly admired orthodox [[Christianity]] and composed the spectacular Liturgy of St. John Chrysostomos, which includes the Hymn of the [[Cherubim]] ([[angel]]).  Known for his skill at melody, he is compared with and once met [[Fyodor Dostoevsky]].

'''Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky''' (1840-1893), often referred to as '''Peter Tchaikovsky''', [[Russia]]n composer and pianist, is one of the best-known and most “[[romanticism|romantic]]” of all classical composers – the archetype of the “tortured soul.”  He greatly admired orthodox [[Christianity]] and composed the spectacular Liturgy of St. John Chrysostomos, which includes the Hymn of the [[Cherubim]] ([[angel]]).  Known for his skill at melody, he is compared with and once met [[Fyodor Dostoevsky]].  Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony was his final one and he entitled it "The Passionate Symphony" (Russian Патетическая - Pateticheskaya), was played at [[Marilyn Monroe]]'s funeral.

Tchiakovsky's immensely popular ''[[1812 Overture]]'' is commonly played in part at [[American]] fireworks performances on [[United States Independence Day|Independence Day]], with its crescendo of cannon fire to celebrate the [[Russian]] victory over [[Napoleon]].  His other popular works include his musical scores for ''The Nutcracker'', ''Swan Lake'', and ''The Sleeping Beauty''. [[Disney]] adapted one of his compositions.  In 1891, Tchaikovsky appeared at the opening of Carnegie Hall in [[Manhattan]].

Tchiakovsky's immensely popular ''[[1812 Overture]]'' is commonly played in part at [[American]] fireworks performances on [[United States Independence Day|Independence Day]], with its crescendo of cannon fire to celebrate the [[Russian]] victory over [[Napoleon]].  His other popular works include his musical scores for ''The Nutcracker'', ''Swan Lake'', and ''The Sleeping Beauty''. [[Disney]] adapted one of his compositions.  In 1891, Tchaikovsky appeared at the opening of Carnegie Hall in [[Manhattan]].