Peter Ilich Collection

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

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

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

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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Peter Ilich 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 with their emotional depth and melodic beauty. His talent was recognized early on, and his works gained widespread acclaim during the 1880s. Artists such as Konstantin Schapiro and Charles Reutlinger captured his essence through their portraits, immortalizing him for future generations. Tchaikovsky's most famous ballets include "The Sleeping Beauty, " which featured stunning costume designs by Leon Bakst. The enchanting Fairy Carabosse and Page de la fee des Canaris brought these timeless tales to life on stage. Collaborations were also significant in Tchaikovsky's career. In 1888, he worked closely with Alexander Siloti, a talented Russian pianist and conductor who helped bring his musical visions to fruition. Nikolai Rubinstein, another influential figure in Tchaikovsky's life, was not only a virtuoso pianist but also a composer himself. Their friendship fostered creativity during the late 19th century. Tchaikovsky's legacy endures today as his compositions are performed worldwide by orchestras both large and small. His ability to evoke deep emotions through music has made him one of history's greatest composers.