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

• Symphonie No. 4 En Fa Mineur, Op.36

  1. Andante Sostenuto - Moderato Con Anima - Moderato Assai, Quasi Andante - Allegro Vivo - 18:06
  2. Andantino In Modo Di Canzone - 8:59
  3. Scherzo. Pizzicato Ostinato - Allegro - 5:39
  4. Finale. Allegro Con Fuoco - 8:29

• Symphonie No. 5 En Mi Mineur, Op.64

  1. Andante - Allegro Con Anima - 14:53
  2. Andante Cantabile, Con Alcuna Licenza - Moderato Con Anima - Andante Mosso - Allegro Non Troppo - Tempo I - 12:27
  3. Valse. Allegro Moderato - 5:50
  4. Finale. Andante Maestoso - Allegro Vivace - Moderato Vivace - Moderato Assai E Molto Molto Maestoso - Presto - 12:06

• Symphonie No. 6 En Si Mineur "Pathétique", Op. 74

  1. Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo - Adante - Moderato Mosso - Andante - Moderato Assai - Allegro Vivo - Andante Come Prima - Andante Mosso - 17:49
  2. Allegro Con Grazia - 8:03
  3. Allegro Molto Vivace - 9:08
  4. 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)