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Tchaikovsky's Birth
Tchaikovsky was born to a middle class family. His father was a mine inspector, who often gave his son the opportunity to listen to many classical musics by Mozart, etc. on a device called an orchestrina. -
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Tchaikovsky goes to Music School
Tchaikovsky was enrolled in the School of Jurisprudence in St. Petersburg in the Fall of 1850, but he did not start to attend until 1852. He stayed at this school until he graduated in the year of 1859. -
Tchaikovsky Writes his first Piece
Although no one knows the exact date of when Tchaikovsky wrote his first musical piece, it is estimated to have been written sometime in the year of 1854, when he attended the School of Prudence in St. Petersburg. His first piece was a waltz that he dedicated to his second governess. -
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Tchaikovsky goes to St. Petersburg Conservatory
Once St. Petersburg Conservatory opened, Tchaikovsky become one of the lucky few who passed the entry exam and gained entry to Russia's best music school. -
Tchaikovsky Marries
Tchaikovsky married a woman named Antonina Milyukova, who he didn't actually love. The marriage was quick, but Tchaikovsky attempted suicide two weeks afterwards. When he failed, he fled, leaving Antonina behind. -
Tchaikovsky Writes "Sleeping Beauty"
Tchaikovsky began to write "Sleeping Beauty" in October 1888. He finished it in August 1889. -
Tchaikovsky Writes "The Nutcracker"
Tchaikovsky wrote "The Nutcracker" starting in the year of Fenruary 1891. He finished writing it in March 1892. -
Tchaikovsky's Death
Tchaikovsky died at the age of 53 in St. Petersburg, Russia. His date of death was November 6th, 1893. He died due to cholera by drinking unboiled water,
