Tchaikovsky Cycle Volume 5 | Vladimir Fedoseyev Conducts The Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra | Arthaus Musik DVD

UPC: 807280212990

Product Features

• Title: Tchaikovsky Cycle Volume 5
• Composer: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
• Works Included:
  • Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
  • Overture in F major
  • Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44
• Performers:Location: Live from the Alte Oper Frankfurt, 1991
  • Vladimir Fedoseyev, Conductor
  • Mikhail Pletnev, Piano
  • The Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Format: DVD, NTSC, Region Code 0 (Worldwide)
• Audio: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: English (Menu Languages)
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Running Time: 104 minutes
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Release Year: 1991 (Concert), DVD release by Arthaus Musik
• Made in Germany

Overview

This DVD captures the fifth volume of the acclaimed Tchaikovsky Cycle series, featuring live performances recorded at the historic Alte Oper Frankfurt in 1991. Renowned conductor Vladimir Fedoseyev leads the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra through an evocative exploration of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64, the Overture in F major, and the powerful Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44, with the virtuosic Mikhail Pletnev at the piano.

Hailed by critics as "the definitive video production" of Tchaikovsky's music, this concert series is a masterclass in the interpretation and execution of Tchaikovsky's complex and emotionally charged compositions. Fedoseyev's deep understanding of Tchaikovsky’s music, combined with the exceptional skill of the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, brings out the full intensity and lyrical beauty of these works, making this a must-have for any classical music enthusiast.

Interesting Facts

• The Tchaikovsky Cycle series, recorded live at the Alte Oper Frankfurt, is celebrated for its high artistic standards and is considered a definitive collection of Tchaikovsky’s works.
• Mikhail Pletnev, a highly respected pianist and conductor, delivers a breathtaking performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a piece known for its demanding technical passages and expressive depth.
• Vladimir Fedoseyev, a conductor with a profound connection to Russian music, is known for his interpretations of Tchaikovsky, making this cycle an exemplary showcase of his work.
• The Alte Oper Frankfurt, one of Germany's most prestigious concert halls, provides an acoustically rich environment that enhances the viewing and listening experience of these performances.

Publishers

• Arthaus Musik GmbH

From Backside:

Hailed by the press as "the definitive video production" of Tchaikovsky's music, The Tchaikovsky Cycle features an exceptional concert series, recorded live from the Alte Oper Frankfurt. Fedoseyev's perceptive reading of the works of his fellow countryman and the masterly playing of the orchestra and guest soloists combine to produce performances which are revelatory in their execution and understanding of Tchaikovsky's music and the Russian heritage.
"A homage to Tchaikovsky of the highest artistic standard with the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra. Under Fedoseyev's baton, the orchestra reached the utmost in sombre tonal intensity and in the martial passages quickfire figurative perfection... At the piano, Mikhail Pletnev mediated unwaveringly between the contrasting forces." Frankfurter Rundschau

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