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Pyotr Tchaikovsky Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Pyotr Tchaikovsky, who also composed the classic ballet pieces Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

His musicality is still loved by many classical music enthusiasts today.

This time, we’ll introduce a ranked list of his popular works, so please take this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Pyotr Tchaikovsky.

Pyotr Tchaikovsky Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)

18 Pieces, Op. 72: No. 5, ‘Meditation’Pyotr Tchaikovsky50rank/position

Yukine Kuroki / Tchaikovsky: 18 Pieces, Op. 72 – No. 5 “Meditation” (2019 PTNA Competition, Special Grade Semifinal) Tchaikovsky – “Meditation,” Op. 72 No. 5
18 Pieces, Op. 72: No. 5, 'Meditation'Pyotr Tchaikovsky

This is a work composed in the very last years of the great Russian composer Tchaikovsky.

He himself may have been becoming aware of his approaching death, but in any case, this piece is simply beautiful.

You can also sense a feeling of lingering attachment to this world.

Pyotr Tchaikovsky Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (51–60)

JunePyotr Tchaikovsky51rank/position

Tchaikovsky: From the piano pieces The Seasons — June: Barcarolle, Op. 37b No. 6
JunePyotr Tchaikovsky

It is one piece from a set of twelve piano works in which he depicts the sights and traditions of his homeland, Russia, month by month.

In Russia, the way seasons are counted differs by one month, so June corresponds to our July.

Although the pieces were originally commissioned as part of a music magazine project, this particular piece is especially popular among the twelve.

Swan LakePyotr Tchaikovsky52rank/position

Swan Lake Suite, Op 20: Scene: Enchanted Lake
Swan LakePyotr Tchaikovsky

Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, Swan Lake.

In Japan, it’s known by the title “Hakuchō no Mizūmi” (Swan Lake).

It’s probably the most famous ballet music in the world, isn’t it? This was Tchaikovsky’s first ballet score, and it premiered in 1877.

In fact, the work wasn’t highly regarded in the ballet world at the time, but later, through major revisions by choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, it became a production that attracted worldwide attention.

Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Tchaikovsky53rank/position

Pyotr Tchaikovsky, a great musician who produced numerous masterpieces of ballet music.

For those not familiar with ballet, he may be known simply as a famous classical composer, but in fact it’s no exaggeration to call him the father of ballet music, given how many celebrated works he created.

Among these is the renowned “Waltz of the Flowers,” one of the pieces featured in The Nutcracker, which—as its title suggests—unfolds in a brilliant major key.

The Nutcracker, No. 3: Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Tchaikovsky54rank/position

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, No. 3 “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”
The Nutcracker, No. 3: Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Tchaikovsky

This is the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker—a piece that, for some reason, has long been used as background music for Halloween scenes or graveyards where you might dare each other to test your courage.

The sparkling timbres entwined with a minor-key melody give it a subtly eerie feel, don’t they? It would really enhance the atmosphere if you played it at a Halloween party.

Meditation, from Memories of a Beloved Place, Op. 42Pyotr Tchaikovsky55rank/position

Daniel Lozakovich – Tchaikovsky: Méditation from Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42 | Yellow Lounge
Meditation, from Memories of a Beloved Place, Op. 42Pyotr Tchaikovsky

A piece marked by a lyrical melody that evokes the beautiful landscapes of Russia.

It is the first movement of Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir d’un lieu cher,” composed in 1878.

Initially conceived as part of a violin concerto, it was reborn as an independent miniature.

Showcasing the violin’s rich expressiveness, this work is suffused with deep emotion that conveys the composer’s inner conflicts and sentiment.

Its inception on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland may also have influenced the piece’s atmosphere.

The poignantly beautiful melody is perfect for those wishing to spend a quiet, reflective moment.

Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Op. 24Pyotr Tchaikovsky56rank/position

tchaikovsky eugene onegin; polonaise berliner phil ¬claudio abbado
Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Op. 24Pyotr Tchaikovsky

An opera completed in 1878 based on Pushkin’s verse novel.

It is performed in the scene where the protagonist, Onegin, reunites at a ball with Tatyana, whose love he once coldly rejected.

Beginning with a resounding fanfare, this piece evokes a vision of elegantly dressed men and women dancing in splendor.