FAMOUS MUSIC
Name a famous piece of music written by Tchaikovsky
Nutcracker Ballet: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, Russian Dance (Trepak)
1812 Overture
Waltz
How many children in Tchaikovsky's family?
6
Which instrument was he trying to keep a secret?
Where was Tchaikovsky born?
Russia
What was a job Tchaikovsky had that was NOT musical?
Government job
What ballet did Tchaikovsky write the music for?
The Nutcracker Ballet
How old was Tchaikovsky when his Mother died?
14
How old was Tchaikovsky when he started playing piano?
5
What kind of school did Tchaikovsky go to?
Boarding School
What languages did Tchaikovsky speak?
Russian, French, German (English?)
Who was Tchaikovsky's first Music teacher?
His Mother
What was the first instrument Tchaikovsky played?
Piano
When was Tchaikovsky born?
May 7, 1840
Which family member was Tchaikovsky closest to?
His Mother
What instrument did Tchaikovsky's Father give him?
Orchestrium