Russian composer Boris Tchaikovsky (1925-1996). Born in Moscow. His works include Slavic rhapsody for large symphony orchestra (1951), Sonata in three movements for two pianos (1973) and Symphony with harp for large symphony orchestra (1993) along with much chamber music and film music. He is considered as part of the second generation of Russian composers, following in the steps of Tchaikovsky and especially Mussorgsky. He was admired by Dmitri Shostakovich, with whom he studied.