Boris Alexandrovich Tchaikovsky (Russian: Борис Александрович Чайковский; 10 September 1925 – 7 February 1996) was a
Russian composer of the
Soviet era, born in Moscow, whose oeuvre includes orchestral works, chamber music and film music. He is considered as part of the second generation of Russian composers, following in the steps of
Pyotr Tchaikovsky (no relation) and especially
Modest Mussorgsky. Born to parents in the civil service who were expert amateur musicians who encouraged him into a musical career, at age nine Tchaikovsky entered the Gniessen Primary School of Music wher…
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