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| − | '''Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky''' (1840-1893), often referred to as '''Peter Tchaikovsky''', was a [[Russian]] composer who is associated with the Romantic Era of music. Some of his best known works include the [[Nutcracker]] Suite, 1812 Overture, and Marche Slave. | + | '''Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky''' (1840-1893), often referred to as '''Peter Tchaikovsky''', was a [[Russian]] composer who is associated with the Romantic Era of music. Some of his best known works include the [[Nutcracker]] Suite, 1812 Overture, and Marche Slave. [[John Thompson]] said, "Tchaikowsky had a great gift for melody which is apparent in all his music, but particularly so in his Overture to "''Romeo and Juliet''". <ref>John Thompson's World Famous Melodies, Volume Two - The Willis Music Company. Page 6 </ref> |
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), often referred to as Peter Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer who is associated with the Romantic Era of music. Some of his best known works include the Nutcracker Suite, 1812 Overture, and Marche Slave. John Thompson said, "Tchaikowsky had a great gift for melody which is apparent in all his music, but particularly so in his Overture to "Romeo and Juliet". [1]
- ↑ John Thompson's World Famous Melodies, Volume Two - The Willis Music Company. Page 6