Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky[a 1] (English: /tʃaɪˈkɒfski/ chy-KOF-skee;[1] Russian: Пётр Ильич Чайковский[a 2], tr. Pyótr Ilʹyích Chaykóvskiy, IPA: [pʲɵtr ɪlʲˈjitɕ tɕɪjˈkofskʲɪj] (About this soundlisten); 7 May 1840 [O.S. 25 April] – 6 November [O.S. 25 October] 1893[a 3]), was a Russian composer of the romantic period, whose works are among the most popular music in the classical repertoire. He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, bolstered by his appearances as a guest conductor in Europe and the United States. He was honored in 1884 by Emperor Alexander III, and awarded a lifetime pension.
Tchaikovsky wrote a musical dance called The Sleeping Beauty.
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- He was mentioned in Chuck Berry's song "Roll Over Beethoven" which would later be covered by artists such as the Beatles and ELO.