Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian: Пётр Ильи́ч Чайко́вский; tr. Pëtr Il'ič Čajkovskij; 25 April/7 May 1840 – 25 October/6 November 1893), often anglicized as Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer of the late-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.
Six Pieces, Op. 21 (1873)
Dedication: Anton Rubinstein (1829–1894)
1. Prélude. Allegro moderato
2. Fugue à 4 voix. Andante
3. Impromptu. Allegro molto
4. March funèbre. Moderato. Tempo di Marcia
5. Mazurque. Allegro moderato
6. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
Mikhail Pletnev, piano
