Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's masterful compositions with this captivating album, released on December 4, 1995, under Decca Music Group Ltd. This collection showcases three of Tchaikovsky's most celebrated piano concertos and his renowned violin concerto, offering a comprehensive journey through the composer's virtuosic and deeply expressive works.
The album opens with the dramatic and powerful Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, followed by the lyrical and introspective Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35. The second half of the album features the bright and spirited Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44, and concludes with the brilliant and energetic Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 75.
Each concerto is a testament to Tchaikovsky's genius, blending technical brilliance with profound emotional depth. The performances are brought to life by some of the most esteemed musicians and orchestras, ensuring a listening experience that is both thrilling and deeply moving. With a total duration of 2 hours and 21 minutes, this album is a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast, offering a rich and rewarding exploration of Tchaikovsky's enduring legacy.
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Viktoria Postnikova, Wiener Symphoniker, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice – Prestissimo – Tempo IPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Viktoria Postnikova, Wiener Symphoniker, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro con fuoco – Molto meno mosso – Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Viktoria Postnikova, Wiener Symphoniker, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kyung Wha Chung, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kyung Wha Chung, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kyung Wha Chung, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Viktoria Postnikova, Wiener Symphoniker, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: II. Andante non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Viktoria Postnikova, Michael Schlitzler, Walter Schulz, Wiener Symphoniker, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: III. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Viktoria Postnikova, Wiener Symphoniker, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 75: I. Allegro brillantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Viktoria Postnikova, Wiener Symphoniker, Gennady Rozhdestvensky
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