4 Quotes & Sayings By Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer of the Romantic era. He is best known for his six symphonies, each of which is an international standard work in its own right, and for his 1812 Overture, which is sometimes described as the "marvel of the 19th century". He also composed numerous other orchestral works, including ballets, chamber music and songs. His greatest success comes from his ballet Swan Lake, which has been performed more than any other ballet in the classical canon Read more

The ballet was based on a play by Pyotr Ilyich Tolstoy about a magical swan maiden with an evil queen, and it established Tchaikovsky as one of the leading composers of the late Romantic period.

Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly visit the...
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Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly visit the lazy. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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There is no doubt that even the greatest musical geniuses have sometimes worked without inspiration. This guest (inspiration) does not always respond to the first invitation. We must always work, and a self-respecting artist must not fold his hands on the pretext that he is not in the mood. If we wait for the mood, without endeavouring to meet it half-way, we easily become indolent and apathetic. We must be patient, and believe that inspiration will come to those who can master their disinclination. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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If you do not want to write, at least spit on a piece of paper, put it in an envelope, and send it to me. You are not taking any notice of me at all. God forgive you — all I wanted was a few words from you. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky