Description
Tchaikovsky Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6 - Valery Gergiev & Mariinsky Orchestra (DVD)
UPC: 822231851325
Product Features
- Title: Tchaikovsky Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
- Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Conductor: Valery Gergiev
- Orchestra: Mariinsky Orchestra
- Performance Venue: Salle Pleyel, Paris
- Date Recorded: January 2010
- Bonus Feature: Interview with Valery Gergiev
- Running Time: 150 minutes
- Video Format: NTSC, 16:9
- Audio Formats:Subtitles/Booklet Notes: Available in English, French, German, Russian
- Stereo 2.0 (Dolby Digital)
- Surround 5.1 (Dolby Digital)
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Disc Format: DVD-9
Overview
This DVD presents Valery Gergiev, one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Tchaikovsky, conducting the Mariinsky Orchestra in performances of Tchaikovsky's three most beloved symphonies: Symphonies Nos. 4, 5, and 6 ("Pathétique"). Recorded live at the Salle Pleyel in Paris in January 2010, this collection captures the emotional depth and melodic grandeur of these masterpieces, with Gergiev leading the orchestra through the powerful, fateful themes that characterize Tchaikovsky's work.
The 4th Symphony is filled with drama and tension, while the 5th Symphony expresses a journey from melancholy to triumph. The final symphony, No. 6 ("Pathétique"), is arguably Tchaikovsky's most profound work, depicting deep personal struggles and ending in a heart-wrenching conclusion. Gergiev’s sensitive yet commanding approach to these pieces brings out their rich emotional textures and intricate orchestration, making this DVD a must-have for any fan of Russian symphonic music.
Included as a bonus is an insightful interview with Valery Gergiev, providing further depth into his connection with Tchaikovsky's music and his interpretation of these symphonies.
Interesting Facts
- Valery Gergiev has been the artistic director of the Mariinsky Theatre since 1988, and he is recognized as one of the foremost conductors of Russian classical music.
- The Salle Pleyel in Paris is a prestigious concert hall that has hosted performances by the world’s top orchestras and conductors for decades.
- Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 ("Pathétique") was his final completed work, and it premiered just nine days before his death in 1893, leading to much speculation about its personal significance.
- The Mariinsky Orchestra, with its long-standing traditions, is known for its deep, rich sound, particularly in the Romantic repertoire, and has been under Gergiev’s leadership for over three decades.
Track Listing
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
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Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 ("Pathétique")
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Bonus Feature: Interview with Valery Gergiev
Publishers
- Mariinsky Label
- Co-produced by: LGM and Mezzo, with the support of France Télévisions, Radio France, La Salle Pleyel, and Kultura
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