Peter Tchaikovsky Collection

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 19th century Russian composer, 1912. From Musical Celebrities series of cards issued by WD & HO Wills. (Bristol & London, 1912)

Nutcracker with a candle and bloody sword, 1898. Creator: Willem Wenckebach
Nutcracker with a candle and bloody sword, 1898

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, between 1880 and 1886

Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1880s. Artist: Konstantin Schapiro
Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1880s. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres. Amongst his best known and most popular works are the ballets Swan Lake

Fairy Carabosse, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet Sleeping Beauty, early 19th century. Artist: Leon Bakst
Fairy Carabosse, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet The Sleeping Beauty, early 19th century

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893), Russian composer. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893), Russian composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948. (Colorised black and white print)

Queen of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 19th century. Artist: Wesenberg
Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 19th century. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres. Amongst his best known and most popular works are the ballets Swan Lake

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1888. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres. Amongst his best known and most popular works are the ballets Swan Lake

Alexander Siloti, Russian pianist and conductor, and Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1888. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

Nikolai Rubinstein, Russian pianist and composer, c1880-c1881. Rubinstein (1835-1881) was the younger brother of Anton Rubinstein, also a pianist and composer

Page de la fee des Canaris, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet Sleeping Beauty, 1921. Artist: Leon Bakst
Page de la fee des Canaris, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet Sleeping Beauty, 1921. From the Galleria del Levante, Milan

Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, (1840-1893), Russian composer

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Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Digitally colored photogravure reproduction of a photograph

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Peter Tchaikovsky, a renowned Russian composer of the late 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Born in 1840 and passing away in 1893, Tchaikovsky's compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. With his talent for creating emotionally charged melodies and dramatic symphonies, he became one of Russia's most celebrated composers. Tchaikovsky's works span various genres, including ballets such as "The Nutcracker, " "Swan Lake, " and "Sleeping Beauty. " These timeless masterpieces showcase his ability to weave enchanting narratives through music. His collaborations with artists like Konstantin Schapiro and Charles Reutlinger brought his image to life visually, capturing the essence of this musical genius. Notable figures from Tchaikovsky's time also played significant roles in shaping his career. Pianists Alexander Siloti and Nikolai Rubinstein were instrumental in championing his compositions. Their support allowed Tchaikovsky's music to reach wider audiences and solidify his place among the great composers of history. Costume designs by Leon Bakst for Tchaikovsky's ballets added visual splendor to these performances. Fairy Carabosse and Page de la fee des Canaris are just two examples that highlight Bakst’s artistic brilliance in bringing Tchaikovsky’s visions to life on stage. Through portraits by Sergei Levitsky and Wesenberg, we catch glimpses into Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky's enigmatic personality—his deep introspection mirrored in every note he composed. Today, over a century after his death, Peter Tchaikovsky remains an enduring figure whose music continues to inspire generations. His legacy lives on through orchestras around the world who faithfully perform his symphonies year after year—a testament to the lasting impact of this remarkable Russian composer.