Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Most popular Russian composer, master of melody
Most quoted
"I am passionately fond of the winter and I find that it has an invigorating effect on me until January; but from that time onwards I find the length of it unbearable."
— from Letter, 1878
"I would like with all the strength of my soul for my music to spread, for the number of people who love it, who find consolation and strength in it, to increase."
— from Letter, 1878
"There is no doubt that even the greatest musical geniuses have sometimes worked without inspiration. This guest does not always respond to the first invitation."
— from Letter, 1878
All quotes by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (387)
The artist's mission is to reveal the truth.
I am a man of contradictions, but I am also a man of integrity.
Music is the food of love.
I am a lonely man, but I am not alone.
The artist must be a visionary.
I am a man of faith, and I believe in miracles.
Music is the greatest comfort in times of sorrow.
I am a man of hope, and I believe in a better future.
The artist must be a rebel.
I am a man of dreams, and I live for my dreams.
I sit down to the piano regularly at nine o'clock, in the evening, and they say I am a laborious ant.
To my horror, I find that I am growing old.
I am now mentally going through my fourth crisis.
Without love, life is barren.
The best music comes from the heart.
I feel that my life is a failure.
Happiness does not come easily.
In art, one must be sincere.
My music is my confession.
Life is too short for bad music.
Contemporaries of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Other Musics born within 50 years of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893).