Wikipedia (1840-1893) [Russian. Romantic period.]
If you're just gonna listen to one: Romeo & Juliet: Love Theme
Background
At a time when most composers were digging in to music of their homelands for inspiration and material, Tchaikovsky stands in stark contrast as a composer rooted strongly in the European tradition. He was criticized in Russia for not being Russian enough, but in retrospect, created his own uniquely Russian style.
Ballet
Classical ballet owes more to Tchaikovsky than to any other composer; his ballet compositions are the world's most frequently performed dance scores...
Swan Lake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W19oRbhwiWg
Nutcracker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg1dMpu4v7M | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8At8zfh_o3E
Sleeping Beauty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcYwFCNFEo8
Orchestral Music
Romeo and Juliet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2jKeYuPvjM
Piano Concerto no. 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItSJ_woWnmk
1812 Overture (finale): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2W1Wi2U9sQ
Serenade for Strings (waltz): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3SvnT6oVzE
Violin Concerto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQAWJHITdhg
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