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Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich
     
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich
(1840-93) a Russian composer who wrote symphonies and ballets, such as Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. Other well-known works are The 1812 Overture and his first piano concerto. His music is romantic, emotional, and often rather sad.
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