Description
Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 4, 5, 6 - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado / Double 2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon 2x Audio CD 1992 Stereo / 437 401-2
UPC 028943740128
Overview
This double 2-CD set, released in 1992 by Deutsche Grammophon, features the renowned conductor Claudio Abbado leading the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra in a critically acclaimed performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphonies Nos. 4, 5, and 6. These iconic works showcase Tchaikovsky's mastery of the Romantic era, with each symphony offering a unique blend of melodic beauty and dramatic intensity.
Product Features
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 437 401-2
- Series: Double 2 CD
- Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
- Country: US
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic
Tracklist
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Symphonie No. 4 En Fa Mineur, Op.36
- Andante Sostenuto - Moderato Con Anima - Moderato Assai, Quasi Andante - Allegro Vivo - 18:06
- Andantino In Modo Di Canzone - 8:59
- Scherzo. Pizzicato Ostinato - Allegro - 5:39
- Finale. Allegro Con Fuoco - 8:29
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Symphonie No. 5 En Mi Mineur, Op.64
- Andante - Allegro Con Anima - 14:53
- Andante Cantabile, Con Alcuna Licenza - Moderato Con Anima - Andante Mosso - Allegro Non Troppo - Tempo I - 12:27
- Valse. Allegro Moderato - 5:50
- Finale. Andante Maestoso - Allegro Vivace - Moderato Vivace - Moderato Assai E Molto Molto Maestoso - Presto - 12:06
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Symphonie No. 6 En Si Mineur "Pathétique", Op. 74
- Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo - Adante - Moderato Mosso - Andante - Moderato Assai - Allegro Vivo - Andante Come Prima - Andante Mosso - 17:49
- Allegro Con Grazia - 8:03
- Allegro Molto Vivace - 9:08
- Finale. Adagio Lamentoso - Andante - 9:38
Interesting Facts
- Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 was dedicated to Theodor Avé-Lallemant.
- Claudio Abbado was known for his affinity with Mahler's symphonies and his ability to communicate with orchestras through physical gesture and eye contact.
Key Credits
- Composed By: Peter Tchaikovsky
- Directed By: Claudio Abbado
- Orchestra: Orchestre Symphonique De Londres (tracks: 1-5 to 2-2), Orchestre Philharmonique De Vienne (tracks: 1-1 to 1-4, 2-3 to 2-6)