The term "classical music" refers most often to the period from the mid-18th to the 19th & early 20th centuries. Composers from different periods, such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and many others, are all considered classical composers. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), a Russian composer, created some of the most beloved classical music of the Romantic era. Renowned for masterpieces like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, he skillfully blended Russian and Western influences. Tchaikovsky's emotionally charged compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide.