Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Letter Aria from the opera Eugene OneginPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky15rank/position

Kristine Opolais, Tatyana’s Letter Scene, Part 2

Among the ten operas composed by the great Russian composer Tchaikovsky, the lyrical Eugene Onegin (premiered March 1879) is both a masterpiece and the most popular.

One of its most famous arias is the “Letter Scene.” The opera’s libretto is based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Pushkin.

Waltz from Sleeping BeautyPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky16rank/position

Tchaikovsky: Waltz from the suite “The Sleeping Beauty” — Shinshu University Symphony Orchestra 99th Regular Concert

This piece is used in The Sleeping Beauty, one of the most famous works in classical ballet.

Tchaikovsky composed it, taking inspiration from Charles Perrault’s fairy tale “The Sleeping Beauty.” Among his ballet scores, it is the longest in performance time, and even the abridged version takes about two hours—a true epic.

The opening makes a strong impact with its surging strings and brassy accents.

The beautiful melody of the waltz section was also used in Disney’s animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, making it beloved across generations.

Alongside the Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker, it’s one of Tchaikovsky’s great waltzes and well worth remembering.

“Waltz” from Sleeping BeautyPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky17rank/position

Your Lie in April - Waltz from Sleeping Beauty

It’s said that dogs like classical music and relax when they listen to it, but because small and large dogs have different vocal ranges and heart rates, their preferences also differ.

Finding the songs your dog likes might be an enjoyable task for owners.

Some dogs will even howl along adorably when you play upbeat music.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Waltz of the FlowersPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky18rank/position

[2.7 million views] Tchaikovsky: “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker | Ballet Music [Full Orchestra Performance] Bologna Opera House Philharmonic [Conducted by Hiroshi Yoshida]

A piece from The Nutcracker, the last ballet score composed by the Russian composer Tchaikovsky.

The Nutcracker is a story set on Christmas Eve.

The nutcracker that the heroine, a girl named Clara, receives is actually a prince under a spell, and the two embark on adventures together—fighting the Mouse King and visiting a fairyland.

This Waltz of the Flowers is a grand ensemble in which the inhabitants dance to welcome the pair when they arrive in the fairyland.

Please enjoy Tchaikovsky’s elegant, mysteriously atmospheric melody, befitting a composer known as a master of melody.

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HATSUMI

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Russian DancePeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky19rank/position

Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite – Russian Dance Trepak

Russian Dance is the fourth piece in The Nutcracker, a suite premiered in 1892 as music for a ballet.

The composer is the Russian musician Pyotr Tchaikovsky.

The piece is characterized by its brisk, staccato rhythm and rapid tempo.

I think it’s perfect for relay races that emphasize speed.

The gradual crescendo also heightens excitement, helping relay runners psych themselves up while energizing those cheering them on.

the year 1812Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky20rank/position

Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture, Op. 49, TH 49

This commercial introducing Domino’s Pizza’s new Cheese Twist features captivating visuals from start to finish: scenes of making the pizza, baking it, and lifting a slice with stretchy cheese.

Just by watching, you can almost taste how delicious it is.

Elevating the sophistication of the footage is the background music: Tchaikovsky’s Festival Overture “1812,” with its brilliant and majestic climax playing in the ad.

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Hane Keisuke

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