Pierre Monteux, a renowned conductor with an illustrious career, invites you into the heart of classical music with his album "Pierre Monteux in Boston." Recorded live in Boston, this collection showcases Monteux's mastery and the orchestra's virtuosity, offering a rich and diverse journey through some of the most celebrated works in the classical repertoire.
The album spans an impressive five hours and ten minutes, featuring compositions from legendary composers such as Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev, and more. Monteux's interpretation of these pieces is nothing short of extraordinary, bringing a unique depth and nuance to each performance.
From the haunting beauty of Mendelssohn's "The Hebrides" to the dramatic intensity of Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 5 in E Minor," the album is a testament to Monteux's versatility and the orchestra's exceptional skill. The inclusion of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" and Prokofiev's "Petrushka" adds a modern edge, showcasing Monteux's ability to breathe new life into both classical and contemporary works.
This album is a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast, offering a rare opportunity to experience the brilliance of Pierre Monteux and the Boston orchestra in their prime. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of classical music, "Pierre Monteux in Boston" promises an unforgettable listening experience.
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Tracks
The Hebrides, Op. 26, "Fingal's Cave"Felix Mendelssohn, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob.I:94, "The Surprise": I. Adagio cantabile - Vivace assaiJoseph Haydn, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob.I:94, "The Surprise": II. AndanteJoseph Haydn, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob.I:94, "The Surprise": III. Menuetto - Trio - Allegretto moltoJoseph Haydn, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob.I:94, "The Surprise": IV. Finale: Allegro di moltoJoseph Haydn, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D. 944, "Great": I. Andante - Allegro ma non troppoFranz Schubert, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D. 944, "Great": II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D. 944, "Great": III. Scherzo: Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D. 944, "Great": IV. Finale: Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97, "Rhenish": I. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97, "Rhenish": II. Scherzo: Sehr massigRobert Schumann, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97, "Rhenish": III. Nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97, "Rhenish": IV. FeierlichRobert Schumann, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97, "Rhenish": V. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: I. Andante - Allegro con animaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante cantabile con alcuna licenzaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: III. Valse: Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: IV. Finale: Andante maestoso - Allegro vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, "Enigma"Edward Elgar, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I: Adoration of the Earth: IntroductionIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Dances of the Young GirlsIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Ritual of AbductionIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Spring RoundsIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Ritual of the River TribesIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Procession of the SageIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I: Adoration of the Earth: The SageIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part I: Adoration of the Earth: Dance of the EarthIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part II: The Sacrifice: IntroductionIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part II: The Sacrifice: Mystic Circles of the Young GirlsIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part II: The Sacrifice: Glorification of the Chosen OneIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part II: The Sacrifice: Evocation of the AncestorsIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part II: The Sacrifice: Ritual Action of the AncestorsIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring): Part II: The Sacrifice: Sacrificial DanceIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Petrushka: Tableau 1: Russian DanceIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Petrushka: Tableau 2: Petrushka's RoomIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Petrushka: Tableau 1: The Shrovetide FairIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Petrushka: Tableau 4: Wet Nurses' DanceIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Petrushka: Tableau 4: Peasant and BearIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Petrushka: Tableau 4: Dance of the Gipsy GirlsIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Petrushka: Tableau 4: Dance of the Coachmen and the GroomIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Petrushka: Tableau 4: The MummersIgor Stravinsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Hamlet, Op. 67Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Suite No. 4 in G Major, Op. 61, "Mozartiana": IV. Theme and VariationsPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Concert Fantasia in G Major, Op. 56: I. Quasi Rondo: Andante mossoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vera Franceschi, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Concert Fantasia in G Major, Op. 56: II. Contrastes: Andante cantabile - Tempo giustoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vera Franceschi, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Classical": I. AllegroSergei Prokofiev, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Classical": II. LarghettoSergei Prokofiev, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Classical": III. Gavotte: Non troppo allegroSergei Prokofiev, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Classical": IV. Molto vivaceSergei Prokofiev, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, "Pathetique": I. Adagio - Allegro non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux