Tchaikovsky stands as the central figure of 19th-century Russian Romanticism, embodying its widespread and vibrant vitality alongside a profound and sincere depth. This collection seeks to encapsulate the epic and intense qualities inherent in the genius of his compositions.
Features
- 180g Vinyl LP
- Made in Germany
Selections
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Side A:
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35:
I. Allegro moderato (Opening)
Vladimir Spivakov, violin / Philharmonia Orchestra / Seiji Ozawa
Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64:
I. Andante - Allegro con anima (conclusion)
Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia / Antonio Pappano
Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act II
No. 10, Scene. Moderato
No. 13d, Dance of the Swans. Dance of the Little Swans
Philadephia Orchestra / Wolfgang Sawallisch
The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 6, June. Barcarolle
Viktoria Postnikova, piano
Serenade for Strings, Op. 48: II. Waltz
City of London Sinfonia / Richard Hickox
Side B:
Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique":
IV. Finale. Adagio Lamentoso
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig / Kurt Masur
The Nutcracker, Op. 71
Miniature Overture
Act II: No. 14c, Pas de deux.
Variation II. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Berliner Philharmoniker / Simon Rattle
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23:
I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso (opening)
Mikhail Pletnev, piano / Phiharmonia Orchestra / Vladimir Fedoseyev
1812 Overture in E-flat major, Op. 49 (excerpt)
Oslo Philharmonia Orchestra / Mariss Jansons
Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: III. Mélodie
Maxim Vengerov, violin / Itamar Golan, piano