Pyotr Il039yich Tchaikovsky Mstislav Rostropovich London Philharmonic Orchestra - Tchaikovsky Symphonies Nos 16 Manfred Symphony Romeo and Juliet Francesca da Rimini (31 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 1-6; Manfred Symphony; Romeo and Juliet; Francesca da Rimini [Box Set]

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 1-6; Manfred Symphony; Romeo and Juliet; Francesca da Rimini [Box Set]
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (5) - Disc #1
1. Symphony No. 1 in G minor ('Winter Dreams'), Op. 13: 1. Allegro tranquillo
2. Symphony No. 1 in G minor ('Winter Dreams'), Op. 13: 2. Adagio cantabile ma non tanto
3. Symphony No. 1 in G minor ('Winter Dreams'), Op. 13: 3. Scherzo: Allegro scherzando giocoso
4. Symphony No. 1 in G minor ('Winter Dreams'), Op. 13: 4. Finale: Andante lugubre - Allegro maestoso
5. Francesca da Rimini, symphonic fantasy for orchestra in E minor, Op. 32
Track Listings (8) - Disc #2
1. Symphony No. 2 in C minor ('Little Russian'), Op. 17: 1. Andante sostenuto - Allegro vivo
2. Symphony No. 2 in C minor ('Little Russian'), Op. 17: 2. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato
3. Symphony No. 2 in C minor ('Little Russian'), Op. 17: 3. Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace
4. Symphony No. 2 in C minor ('Little Russian'), Op. 17: 4. Finale: Moderato assai - Allegro vivo - Presto
5. Symphony No. 3 in D major ('Polish'), Op. 29: 1. Introduzione e Allegro - Moderato assai - Allegro brillante
6. Symphony No. 3 in D major ('Polish'), Op. 29: 2. Alla tedesca: Allegro moderato e semplice
7. Symphony No. 3 in D major ('Polish'), Op. 29: 3. Andante elegiaco
8. Symphony No. 3 in D major ('Polish'), Op. 29: 4. Scherzo: Allegro vivo
Track Listings (6) - Disc #3
1. Symphony No. 3 in D major ('Polish'), Op. 29: 5. Finale: Allegro con fuoco
2. Romeo and Juliet, fantasy-overture for orchestra in B minor (3 versions)
3. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36: 1. Andante sostenuto - Moderato con anima
4. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36: 2. Andantino in modo di canzona
5. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36: 3. Scherzo: Allegro (Pizzicato ostinato)
6. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36: 4. Finale: Allegro con fuoco
Track Listings (5) - Disc #4
1. Manfred Symphony, for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands) in B minor, Op. 58: 1. Lento lugubre - Moderato con moto - Andante
2. Manfred Symphony, for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands) in B minor, Op. 58: 2. Vivace con spirito
3. Manfred Symphony, for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands) in B minor, Op. 58: 3. Andante con moto
4. Manfred Symphony, for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands) in B minor, Op. 58: 4. Allegro con fuoco
5. Symphony No. 6 in B minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 74: 1. Adagio - Allegro non troppo
Track Listings (7) - Disc #5
1. Symphony No. 6 in B minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 74: 2. Allegro con grazia
2. Symphony No. 6 in B minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 74: 3. Allegro molto vivace
3. Symphony No. 6 in B minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 74: 4. Finale: Adagio lamentoso - Andante
4. Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: 1. Andante - Allegro con anima
5. Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: 2. Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza - Moderato con anima
6. Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: 3. Valse: Allegro moderato
7. Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: 4. Finale: Andante maestoso - Allegro vivace

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All Artists: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Bell
Title: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 1-6; Manfred Symphony; Romeo and Juliet; Francesca da Rimini [Box Set]
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Label: EMI Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 5/27/2008
Album Type: Box set
Genre: Classical
Style: Symphonies
Number of Discs: 5
SwapaCD Credits: 5
UPCs: 400000007793, 5099951949327

CD Reviews

A Different Interpretation

Robert Stevens | New Mexico USA | 05/10/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Even though I already had several recordings of these symphonies, I am very glad to have added Rostropovich's to my collection. My favorite recordings of these symphonies have always been the ones by Claudio Abbado who, almost uniquely I think, manages to generate a high level of excitement while avoiding the bombast frequently heard in the later symphonies, particularly the 4th. Rostropovich approaches these symphonies in a mann I have never heard before, even from other Russian conductors. The tempos in many places are slow to the point of being half what one usually hears, then often later balanced with a sudden rush of excitement. But even with the most extreme tempos, he brings a fully realized approach to each symphony that works magnificently. Broad sweeping melodies, powerful but controlled sound, and the total commitment of the conductor provide an interpretation that is at once both fresh and personal and that will have me listening to these recordings again and again."