Tchaikovsky - Overture 1812, Op. 49; Capriccio Italien, Op. 45 / Supraphon LP 

SUG 20042

Prager Symphoniker, Blasorchester Der Tschechoslowakischen Armee, Dirigent: František Stupka, Tschechische Philharmonie, Dirigent: Karel Šejna

Product Features

• Label: Supraphon
• Format: Vinyl, LP
• Country: Czechoslovakia
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical, Romantic

Overview

This vinyl LP features two works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: "Overture 1812, Op. 49" and "Capriccio Italien, Op. 45." The album includes performances by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by František Stupka and Karel Šejna, respectively.

Interesting Facts

• "Overture 1812, Op. 49" is a concert overture written in 1880 to commemorate Russia's successful defense against Napoleon's invading Grande Armée in 1812.
• "Capriccio Italien, Op. 45" is a concert overture written in 1879, inspired by Italian folk melodies.

Track Listing

• Side A:
  • Overture 1812, Op. 49
    • Brass Band: Czechoslovak Army Brass Band
    • Conductor: František Stupka
    • Orchestra: Prague Symphony Orchestra
• Side AA:
  • Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
    • Conductor: Karel Šejna
    • Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Key Credits

• Composed By: Peter I. Tchaikovsky

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