Peter Tchaikovsky

a) About Peter Tchaikovsky
He name is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, he was born in a middle-class family, in May, 10, 1840– 6 November 1893.

b)What is their major contribution to music? (Why are they famous?)
Like “Seven Symphonies.”

1. What is Romanticism? (It has many definitions, and is many things.)
In literature and paining, Romanticism stressed the importance of feelings, imagination, self- expression and individual creativity.

1. What was his most famous work?
Including the his “First piano Concerto,” “Seven Symphonies,” and the opera ”Eugene Onegin”.

2. Did he compose music that celebrated victory in war?
Yes, like 1812 Overture, it was a Festival overture in E flat major, this overture was written to commemorate Russia’s defense of Moscow against Napoleon’s advancing Grande Armée at the Battle of Borodino in 1812.

3. Was his music political?
Yes, The 1812 Overture is a political music. make in 1880, is written to commemorate Russia’s defense of Moscow against Napoleon’s advancing Grande Armće at the Battle of Brodino in 1812.