M
What country was he born in?
Russia
What year was he born in?
1840
What city was the capital of Russia?
St. Petersburg
What is the name of his most famous ballet?
The Nutcracker
What did he think of the Nutcracker?
He didn't like it at first.
What city was he born in?
Votkinsk
What did he study in school?
Law
What food did the Arabian dance represent in the Nutcracker?
Chocolate
What happened to Clara's nutcracker?
Her brother broke it.
What happens at the end of the Nutcracker?
They all live happily ever after
How old was he when they moved to St. Petersburg?
8
What was his job in Moscow
Professor/Teacher
What is a patron?
Someone who pays musicians to work on their music.
What was the name of Tchaikovsky's patroness?
Nadjev Von Meck
If my father's name was Michael, what would my middle name be if I am a girl?
Michaelova or Michaelovna
If my father's name is Mitch, what would my middle name be as a boy?
Mitchich or Mitchovich
What was the deal that his patroness made with him?
She never wanted to meet him.
How many years did his patroness support him?
14 years
Which piece of music did he dedicate to his patroness?
His fourth symphony.
What was the name of his most famous opera?
Eugene Onegin
Why did he come to America?
To conduct his music at Carnegie Hall.
What year did he come to America?
1891
What is a conservatory?
a music school
What is a celeste?
An instrument that looks like a tiny piano, but has bells inside.
Why did he keep his celeste a secret?
He didn't want other composers to use it before him.