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Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty is a cornerstone of the ballet repertoire, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as Op. 66. Completed in 1889 and premiered January 15, 1890 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, this three-act ballet with a prologue showcases Romantic orchestration and lush dance textures that typify Tchaikovsky's signature style. It remains a favorite in full-stage ballets and concert suites alike, regularly performed by leading companies around the world.