Articles by tag #Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

A ballet record holder in terms of the number of performances, a stage long-liver, colorful and ceremonial - it looks like a sparkling Christmas ornament you can’t take your eyes off

It was called the last romantic production of European culture. How was one of the most famous ballets in the world created and transformed over the centuries?

From an accompaniment to a meaningful part of the ballet performance - how has the role of music in ballet changed over the centuries?

Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker are not just productions loved by millions. These three ballets by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky opened new properties of classical dance art, embodying the unity of music and dance. How were these masterpieces created and what is the significance of each of them for the ballet world?