Tchaikovsky became a serious composer in his mid teens, before continuing his study at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. After Piano Concerto No.1 was played in Boston, Tchaikovsky became widely popular, producing commissions on a regular basis. Although he led a controversial personal life, his work continued to show greatness, as seen in the works of “The Queen of Spades” and the ballet “The Nutcracker.” Known for his harmonies and picturesque orchestration, Tchaikovsky transformed the ballet genre into the grandly-staged musicals of today.

1. Andantino Simplice (excerpt) from Piano Concerto No. 1 ~ 5:44
2. Scherzo (excerpt) from Symphony No. 1 “Winter Dreams” in g minor ~ 3:55
3. Andante Cantabile from String Quartet, Op. 11 ~ 6:34
4. Andantino Marziale from Symphony No. 2 “Little Russian” in c minor ~ 6:09
5. Andante in Modo Di Canzona from Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 ~ 8:53
6. Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture ~ 2:53
7. Andante from Symphony No. 6 in b minor ~ 2:48
8. Waltz of the Flowers from Nutcracker Ballet ~ 6:50
9. Menuet from Suite No. 4 “Mozartiana”, Op. 61 ~ 4:01
10. Panorama from Sleeping Beauty Ballet ~ 3:20
11. Scene No. 10 Introduction to Act 2 from Swan Lake ~ 2:39
12. None But The Lonely Heart ~ 3:48
13. Andante Cantabile from Symphony No. 5 in e minor, Op. 64 ~ 6:16

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List to Samples:

1. Andantino Simplice (excerpt) from Piano Concerto No. 1:     Listen: 

2. Scherzo (excerpt) from Symphony No. 1 “Winter Dreams” in g minor:      Listen: 

3. Andante Cantabile from String Quartet, Op. 11:     Listen: