Peter Ilitich Tchaikovsky Peter was born on May 7,1840 in Votkineck,Russia.

Childhood,Family,Musical Training Peter was the son of a wealthy mining engineer stationed in Russia.Peter had a tragic short life. He mainly had piano lessons as a child.He started piano lessons at the age of 4.And at the age of 7 he could read as well as his music teacher .

How he earned a living When he was young, he made a living by being a lawyer. When he attended the R.M.S. he started writing music.That’s how he got popular. He wrote 3 ballets,4 concertos,6 symphonies,10 operas,106 songs,3 string quartets,and a piano trio. He was was famous and appreciated during his famous ballet(“The Nutcracker Suite”).

Interesting stories and facts When he was young he went to law school. He was supported by a rich women he never met. He was in the Russian Music Society. He had a nervous lack of being social.

When and how he died Peter died by a disease called cholera(which comes from drinking contaminated water) on November 6,1893 in St. Petersburg,Russia.

Our favorite music video Our favorite music video is “The Nutcracker Suite”. It is our favorite because we like how the music sounds and the rhythm.