Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) was a Russian composer known for ballets such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty, as well as symphonies, operas and concertos. His remark that inspiration does not willingly visit the lazy underscores the role of disciplined effort in creativity and aligns with his precise approach to musical craft.
