3 Facts About Tchaikovsky’s First Symphony

Tchaikovsky composed his First Symphony in 1866. He wrote it shortly after accepting a professorship at the Moscow Conservatory.

The symphony was his first major orchestral work. It marked the beginning of his career as a composer of large-scale pieces.

The timing of the composition was tied to his new teaching role. Joining the Moscow Conservatory gave him the stability and motivation to start the symphony.