Tchaikovsky/Gergiev - Symphonies Nos 1-3 [SUPER AUDIO CD]
Symphonies Nos 1-3
Tchaikovsky/Gergiev
SUPER AUDIO CD Rel Date: 1982-10-09
Tchaikovsky's early trio of symphonies have long lived in the shadow of the three that followed. Following his acclaimed Mariinsky DVD of the final three symphonies, Valery Gergiev conducts outstanding performances of these early works with the London Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky's early symphonies are full of rich expressive melodies, something for which he had a natural talent. They contain influences of Russian nationalism and folk tunes, particularly in the second (Little Russian) and the first (Winter Dreams), which hints at a Russian landscape. The choreographer George Balanchine exploited the dance-like nature of the third by using it as the basis for the final part of his ballet masterpiece, Jewels. Gergiev will visit the USA in October with the Mariinsky Orchestra and conduct gala performances with the World Orchestra for Peace in New York and Chicago.
Tracklist:
- Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams" : I. Allegro Tranquillo
- Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams" : II. Adagio Cantabile Ma Non Tanto
- Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams" : III. Scherzo: Allegro Scherzando Giocoso
- Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams" : IV. Finale: Andante Lugubre – Allegro Maestoso
- Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian": I. Andante Sostenuto – Allegro Vivo
- Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian": II. Andantino Marziale, Quasi Moderato
- Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian": III. Scherzo: Allegro Molto Vivace
- Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian": IV. Finale: Moderato Assai – Allegro Vivo
- Symphony No. 3 "The Polish": I. Introduzione E Allegro: Moderato Assai
- Symphony No. 3 "The Polish": II. Alla Tedesca: Allegro Moderato E Semplice
- Symphony No. 3 "The Polish": III. Andante Elegiaco
- Symphony No. 3 "The Polish": IV. Scherzo: Allegro Vivo
- Symphony No. 3 "The Polish": V. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco