[Low Difficulty] Recommended Tchaikovsky Piano Pieces [Intermediate]

The great composer born in Russia, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, is a towering figure who gave the world many masterpieces—works that even those who aren’t classical music enthusiasts have likely heard at least once—ranging from his ballet music known as the “Three Great Ballets” to the “Three Great Symphonies” and various concertos.

It may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Tchaikovsky actually wrote many wonderful piano pieces as well.

This article introduces several of his works, focusing mainly on piano pieces of relatively low difficulty, while also including some of his famous non-piano compositions.

If you’re a pianist who’s close to the intermediate level, why not take on the challenge of Tchaikovsky’s uniquely lyrical and beautiful melodies?

Playlist

[Low Difficulty] Recommended Tchaikovsky Piano Pieces [Intermediate]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Waltz of the Flowers (from The Nutcracker)Pyotr Tchaikovsky		The Nutcracker, one of the three great ballets...
2	“The Seasons” – 12 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 37b-6: June ‘Barcarolle’Pyotr Tchaikovsky		Expressing the changing seasons of a year in Russia on the piano...
3	Waltz from The Sleeping BeautyPyotr Tchaikovsky		One of the three great ballet scores, The Sleeping Beauty…
4	Four Seasons – 12 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 37b-3: March “Song of the Lark”Pyotr Tchaikovsky		A complete depiction of Russia’s year in a piano piece…
5	Six Pieces: Sentimental Waltz, Op. 51 No. 6 in F minorPyotr Tchaikovsky		Sentimental Waltz features cello and wind quintet...
6	Sentimental WaltzPyotr Tchaikovsky		Composed in 1882, this work is Romantic…
7	6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse SentimentalePyotr Tchaikovsky		The three great ballets, including Swan Lake...
8	“The Seasons” – 12 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 37bis: July – Song of the ReaperPyotr Tchaikovsky		The great Russian composer Pyotr Tchaiko...
9	“The Seasons” – Twelve Characteristic Pieces: January “By the Hearth,” Op. 37bisPyotr Tchaikovsky		Pyotr, known for his ballet music and symphonies, ...
10	Andante cantabilePyotr Tchaikovsky		Beautiful melodies you can play with a lovely piano arrangement…
11	From ‘Children’s Album’ – ‘Baba-Yaga’ Op. 39 No. 20 in E minorPyotr Tchaikovsky		Pyotr Tchaikovsky in 1878...
12	The Seasons, November: Troika, Op. 37b No. 11Pyotr Tchaikovsky		Tchaikovsky, famous for works such as ballet music, ...
13	12 Easy Pieces of Intermediate Level, No. 2 “Sad Song,” Op. 40-2Pyotr Tchaikovsky		Arrangements for cello are also widely known, and...
14	“Sweet Dreams” Op. 39, No. 21 from Children’s AlbumPyotr Tchaikovsky		No. 21, Sweet Dreams, from Children’s Album is...
15	Six Pieces, No. 3: ‘Album Leaf’, Op. 19-3Pyotr Tchaikovsky		“Six Pieces, Op. 19” was composed in 1873...
16	“The Seasons” -12 Characteristic Pieces Op. 37bis October “Autumn Song” Op. 37b-10Pyotr Tchaikovsky		The October piece “Autumn Song” from the piano collection The Seasons is...
17	From ‘Album for the Young’: ‘Morning Prayer’ Op. 39-1Pyotr Tchaikovsky		Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the great composer of whom Russia is proud, ...
18	“Song of Naples” from Children’s Album, Op. 39 No. 18Pyotr Tchaikovsky		The cheerful, fun atmosphere of “The Child’s Al…” leaves a strong impression.
19	“The Seasons” – 12 Characteristic Pieces: May “White Nights (May Night)”, Op. 37b-5Pyotr Tchaikovsky		A slow melody in 9/8 time...
20	12 Easy Pieces for Intermediate Level No. 6 “Song Without Words,” Op. 40-6Pyotr Tchaikovsky		Twelve Intermediate Pieces No. 6 “Song Without Words”…
21	“Four Seasons” – 12 Character Depictions: December “Christmas”Pyotr Tchaikovsky		Composed in 1875, The Seasons features each month’s...
22	Six Pieces: “Nocturnes”Pyotr Tchaikovsky		A sentimental masterpiece that depicts the stillness of the night
23	“New Doll,” Op. 39, No. 9, from Children’s AlbumPyotr Tchaikovsky		In 1878, when Tchaikovsky was 38 years old...
24	Old French Song from Children’s Album, Op. 39 No. 16Pyotr Tchaikovsky		“Children’s Album” is Pyotr Chaik…
25	Babayaga Op. 39-20Pyotr Tchaikovsky		A famous piece for children that depicts a witch's tale through music