Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was a Russian composer who wrote music during the Romantic era. He is considered one of the most well known composers in classical music, having written several concert works, symphonies, operas and ballets. Some of his popularity comes from the effective use of his music in other media including his "Nutcracker Suite" in Disney's Fantasia, the Sleeping Beauty ballet in Disney's animated feature, and "Marche Slave" in Looney Tunes cartoons.

Some of his most well known works have been used in a number of Muppet productions, including:

• "Piano Concerto No. 1"
• "1812 Overture"
• Swan Lake
• The Nutcracker