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frequent letters to one another. She was a wealthy lady who enjoyed music. She agreed to give Tchaikovsky an allowance of 6000 roubles per year.
Peter's wife died in a lunatic asylum. He himself died after foolishly drinking water from the tap during cholera season. He lasted four days afterwards.

1812 Overture

The Nutcracker

Swan Lake

Symphony No. 4

Symphony No. 5

Symphony No. 6

Tchaikovsky's music has always been a favourite of classical music lovers and ballet lovers alike. He was probably more famous for his ballets, like Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet than his other works.
The Nutcracker has many themes which are easily recognizable, like The Dance of the Reed Flutes, The Nutcracker March and The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies.
His 1812 Overture is the pinnacle of his work. It, and the Pathetique Symphony (no. 6) are regarded as his best.
Tchaikovsky's music is widely loved across the classical music world. Its harmonies, tunes and dramatic qualities make it superb.