Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Natalia Trull | Athens | March 15

The internationally acclaimed Russian pianist and faculty member at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, Natalia Trull, is coming to Athens to perform a piano recital at the Parnassos Literary Society (8 Georgiou Karytsi, lsparnas.gr). The program is dedicated to Ludwig van Beethoven, showcasing Trull's virtuosity and mastery of the classical repertoire.

Tchaikovsky Festival | Athens | December 22 – January 7

The internationally acclaimed Imperial Classical Ballet of Ukraine presents three of Tchaikovsky's most loved works over the Christmas holidays at the Athens College Theater (15 Stefanou Delta, Psychiko). "The Nutcracker," "Sleeping Beauty" and "Swan Lake" will capture the magic of Christmas in a celebration of the legendary composer's greatest work.

Venezuelan classical musicians play for largest orchestra record

Sunset in Caracas was accompanied by the sound of classical music on Nov. 14 as thousands of Venezuelan musicians performed Tchaikovsky's 'Marche Salve' to set the record for "the world's largest orchestra".

Flanked by mountains, the courtyard of the Venezuelan Military Academy hosted around 12,000 classical musicians looking to make their way into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Swan Lake | To December 31

Ticket services firm Viva.gr is showing Tchaikovsky's all-time classic "Swan Lake" in a high-definition recording by the Russian Ballet Theater that was performed at the Piraeus Municipal Theater last year, starring Mizinova Liudmila, Odinokova Natalia and Tkachenko Maxim. The video can be viewed at any time through December 31 and the fee is 10 euros.

Sleeping Beauty | Thessaloniki | December 19-23

The St Petersburg Festival Ballet will be on stage at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall with Tchaikovsky's all-time classic "Sleeping Beauty," in a production inspired by the company's founder, Marius Petipa, and adapted to the 21st century. Elena Kotsyubira performs the role of Aurora. Shows take place at 8.30 p.m., with extra 4.30 p.m. performances on December 21 and 22.

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