Swan Lake - II. Introduction, Scene & Dance No. 2 - Part 4/8

Swan Lake - Ballet Suite, Op. 20 (Extracts) Act II. Introduction, Scene & Dance No.2 of the Queen of the Swans Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Conductor: Riccardo Muti Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, often anglicized as Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer of the romantic period, some of whose works are among the most popular music in the classical repertoire. He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, bolstered by his appearances as a guest conductor in Europe and the United States. Tchaikovsky was honored in 1884 by Emperor Alexander III, and awarded a lifetime pension.

• Read More