Sound
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Born May 7, 1840 · Votkinsk, Sarapulsky Uyezd, Vyatka Governorate, Russian Empire [now Votkinsk, Russia]
Died November 6, 1893 · aged 53
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 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. …
Known For
Sleeping Beauty · 1959Sleeping Beauty
★ 6.91959
MovieFantasyAnimation
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
Fantasia · 1940Fantasia
★ 7.31940
MovieAnimationFamily
Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
Sleeping Beauty · 1964Sleeping Beauty
★ 5.01964
MovieMusic
The radiant Alla Sizova stars as Princess Aurora in this artful film version of Tchaikovsky's timeless classic from the world-renowned Kirov Ballet, a production based on the highly acclaimed, original choreography by Marius Petipa. The legendary troupe's majesty and skill are on full display as they perform one of the world's most beloved ballets with supporting performances from Natalia Dudinskaya, Yuri Solovyov and Valeri Panov.
Pique Dame · 1992Pique Dame
★ 8.01992
MovieMusic
Filmed at the 1992 Glyndebourne Festival in Lewes, England, this production won unanimous critical acclaim for its innovative interpretation of Tchaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame" ("Queen of Spades"). Although sung in Russian, the production features English sopranos Felicity Palmer as the old countess and Nancy Gustafson as Lisa. Russian tenors Dimitri Kharitonov, Sergei Leiferkus and Yuri Marusin co-star.
The Nutcracker · 2010The Nutcracker
★ 5.02010
MovieAdventureFantasy
On Christmas Eve in 1920s Vienna, a young girl named Mary and her brother are visited by their eccentric uncle Albert, who gifts a magical wooden nutcracker that comes to life and takes her to a fantasy world to fight the evil Rat King.
A Winter Tale · 1945A Winter Tale
★ 8.01945
MovieAnimationFantasy
A Soviet musical animated film about how forest animals with Santa Claus decided to celebrate the New Year.
Ariel · 1988Ariel
★ 7.11988
MovieDramaRomance
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
The Sleeping Beauty · 1972The Sleeping Beauty
★ 2.01972
Movie
Ballet luminary Rudolf Nureyev choreographed this spectacular 1972 National Ballet of Canada production of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty," and also stars as Prince Florimund opposite Veronica Tennant as Princess Aurora. After Princess Aurora is cursed at birth, she pricks her finger and sleeps for 100 years, until Prince Florimund wakes her with a kiss. Conductor George Crum leads the Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada.
