Pyotr Tchaikovsky Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (31–40)
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35Pyotr Tchaikovsky36rank/position
Sayaka Shoji: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 2of2 / Sayaka Shoji Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
At today’s concert, this is probably the most frequently performed violin concerto.
It is one of the “Big Four” concertos, and beyond its technical difficulty, it combines brilliant, richly expressive melodies, making it a highly accomplished work.
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 – First MovementPyotr Tchaikovsky37rank/position
Jascha Heifetz plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto: 1st mov.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a Russian composer who gained popularity for his lyrical melodies.
His works are characterized by enchanting, romantic tones and often carry gentle messages—such as acceptance of same-sex love and affection for small animals.
His Violin Concerto, First Movement, is known as one of his masterpieces.
Although it initially failed to gain attention due to its high level of difficulty, it won support after being performed by virtuoso violinists such as Jascha Heifetz and Efrem Zimbalist.
Dance of the Reed Flutes from The Nutcracker (ballet)Pyotr Tchaikovsky38rank/position
[Songs You’ve Heard But Don’t Know the Title 24] That Song from the SoftBank Commercial – Tchaikovsky – “Dance of the Reed Flutes” from The Nutcracker – Classical Piano – CANACANA
“Dance of the Reed Pipes,” one of the numbers from The Nutcracker—one of the three great ballet scores by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—leaves a powerful impression with the flute’s characteristically brilliant tone, rendered with delicate yet rich resonance.
However, since it is often performed on two pianos or as a piano duet, many listeners may not find a solo piano version particularly unfamiliar.
With a melody full of excitement that suggests a light, buoyant mood and an airy accompaniment, aim for a performance that preserves the atmosphere of the original while making the most of the piano’s unique qualities.
Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker (ballet music)Pyotr Tchaikovsky39rank/position
P. I. Tchaikovsky — “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker
The pleasant melody woven by the graceful waltz rhythm evokes a sense of unhurried time.
Its triple meter and the delicate harmonies of strings and woodwinds create an exquisite balance that boosts concentration without causing stress.
Premiered in Saint Petersburg in December 1892, the piece has been featured widely in various media since its use in Disney’s Fantasia and is well loved as a calming work.
It’s recommended for times when you want to focus in a quiet setting—studying, reading, or desk work.
Why not spend an intellectually enriching, relaxing time with this piece that showcases Tchaikovsky’s masterful compositional technique?
Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, Op. 33Pyotr Tchaikovsky40rank/position
P.Tchaikovsky. The Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra
Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, Op.
33, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
It is a work in A major for cello and orchestra, and is also translated as “Variations on a Rococo-Style Theme.” Conscious of the 18th century, when the Rococo style spread, it was conceived for a small orchestral ensemble.
6 “Pathétique” by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—who left many grand works such as the ballet music Swan Lake—was his final composition and is counted among the representative symphonies of the late 19th century.
Tchaikovsky is said to have written in a letter that he was “prouder of this than any other work,” suggesting it was a piece in which he took great confidence.
Particularly famous is the fourth movement, which, true to its subtitle, is suffused with pathos.
Why not quietly savor its heartbreakingly beautiful harmonies that seem to pierce the soul?