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Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was of the Romantic Era and composed the music for the ballet The Nutcracker in 1891-1892. He was born on May 7, 1840 and died on November 6, 1893. His music has come to be known and loved for its rich harmonies and stirring melodies. Tchaikovsky is most known for his ballets: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker.
Did you know...
Did you know...
- Tchaikovsky could read Russian, French, and German by the time he was 6 years old?
- He hated physical exercise, taking baths, and didn't care about what he wore or how he looked?
- He was obsessed with music and tapped things with his fingers if he didn't have a piano to try out the music he made up. Once, he tapped so hard that he broke a window!
While listening to the music, consider each of the following:
While listening to the music, consider each of the following:
- What is the mood of the music?
- What types of movement do you think the dancers will be doing to this music (fast, slow, sharp, smooth)? Check out the Elements of Dance Page to learn more!
- What types of costumes do you think would go with this music (color, style, movement)?
- What kind of scenery do you imagine? What will the backdrop look like?
- What instruments do you hear in the music?
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