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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky History Timeline 1840 -- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky born in Votinsk on April 28 1859 -- Tchaikovsky finishes studies at the School of Jurisprudence, appointed clerk of the first class in the Ministry of Justice 1866 -- Tchaikovsky composes first opera, Voivoda 1888 -- Tchaikovsky tours western Europe 1893 -- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky dies in St. Petersburg of cholera on October 12 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Facts and Information Tchaikovsky Biography Tchaikovsky Pictures Tchaikovsky Timeline Tchaikovsky Symphonies Copyright 2004-2005 by Classical-Music-Opera.com, all rights reserved. Listening to classical music is a passtime that can provide hours of excitement or quiet contemplation. Whether you prefer to attend a concert performance in person, listen to an audio cd or watch your favorite orchestra or opera company on dvd, a knowledge of the composer and facts and information about the provenance of various pieces enhances the experience. We offer these biographies, criticisms and essays in hope that your listening experience will be as enjoyable as possible.