Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with this comprehensive collection of his most celebrated works. Released on Warner Classics in 2011, this album spans a staggering 8 hours and 1 minute, offering a deep dive into the heart of Russian Romanticism. Conducted by the esteemed Riccardo Muti, the album features Tchaikovsky's complete symphonies (No. 1 through No. 6), along with a rich tapestry of ballet music and other iconic compositions.
From the haunting melodies of "Swan Lake" and "The Sleeping Beauty" to the thunderous grandeur of the "1812 Overture" and the poetic brilliance of "Romeo and Juliet," this collection showcases Tchaikovsky's unparalleled ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. The album also includes his famous "Piano Concerto No. 1" and the haunting "Francesca da Rimini," providing a well-rounded exploration of his musical genius.
Tchaikovsky's symphonies are a journey through his personal and artistic evolution. The First Symphony, "Winter Daydreams," sets the stage with its evocative winter landscapes, while the Second, "Little Russian," celebrates his heritage with vibrant folk influences. The Third, "Polish," reflects his admiration for Polish culture, and the Fourth delves into the depths of human emotion. The Fifth, with its triumphant finale, and the Sixth, "Pathétique," with its poignant conclusion, complete this symphonic odyssey.
This album is not just a compilation but a testament to Tchaikovsky's enduring legacy. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore his works, this collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the full breadth of Tchaikovsky's musical genius.
Tracks
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13 "Winter Daydreams": I. Daydreams on a Winter Journey. Allegro tranquilloPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13 "Winter Daydreams": II. Land of Gloom, Land of Mist. Adagio cantabile ma non tantoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13 "Winter Daydreams": III. Scherzo. Allegro scherzando giocosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13 "Winter Daydreams": IV. Finale. Andante lugubre - Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": II. Andantino marziale, quasi moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": IV. Finale. Moderato assai - Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 29 "Polish": I. Introduzione e AllegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 29 "Polish": II. Alla tedesca. Allegro moderato e semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 29 "Polish": III. Andante elegiacoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 29 "Polish": IV. Scherzo. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 29 "Polish": V. Finale. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: I. Andante sostenuto - Moderato con animaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: II. Andantino in modo di canzonaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Pizzicato ostinato, allegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: I. Andante - Allegro con animaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenzaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: III. Valse. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: IV. Finale. Andante maestoso - Allegro vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy OverturePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": I. Adagio - Allegro non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": II. Allegro con graziaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": III. Allegro molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": IV. Finale. Adagio lamentosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Op. 58: I. Lento lugubrePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Op. 58: II. Vivace con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Op. 58: III. Andante con motoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Op. 58: IV. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture in E-Flat Major, Op. 49Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andrei Gavrilov, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice - PrestissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andrei Gavrilov, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andrei Gavrilov, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, Op. 48: I. Pezzo in forma di sonatinaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, Op. 48: II. WaltzPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, Op. 48: III. Elegia. Larghetto elegiacoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, Op. 48: IV. Finale. Tema russoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: I. Scene. ModeratoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: II. WaltzPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: III. Dance of the SwansPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: IV. Scene. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: V. Hungarian Dance "Csárdás"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: VI. Spanish DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: VII. Danse napolitainePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: VIII. MazurkaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66a: Introduction - The Lilac FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66a: II. AdagioPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Suite from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66a: III. Pas de caractèrePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
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