Glazunov: The Seasons, Op. 67 - Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, Op. 48
9/14/2018, 21 Tracks, 1:14:50
Featuring
Dmitri Kitajenko
Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexander Glazunov
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Performer Biography
The Zagreb Philharmonic, an orchestra with over 147 years of tradition, has performed in numerous countries and with many distinguished conductors and soloists.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tchaikovsky composed his String Serenade from 'inner conviction,' stating that 'the piece came from my heart.'
Performer Biography
Dmitrij Kitajenko, the conductor, received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' from the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) in 2015.
Composer Biography
Alexander Glazunov and Pyotr Tchaikovsky, though initially from opposing musical camps, became friends, exchanging letters and compositions.
Composition History
Glazunov's interest in ballet music was sparked by his friendship with Tchaikovsky and attending rehearsals for Tchaikovsky's ballets, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.
Composition History
Glazunov's ballet The Seasons was created in collaboration with choreographer Marius Petipa, who had previously staged Tchaikovsky's famous ballets.
Compositional Technique
The Seasons is an allegorical ballet, not a narrative one, depicting characteristic features of the four seasons in four continuous tableaux.
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