Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique", II. Allegro con grazia
10/10/2025, 1 Track, 07:42
Featuring
Karina Canellakis
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Composer Biography
After a disastrous marriage attempt in 1877, Tchaikovsky became increasingly convinced his life was directed by a dark, implacable force, influencing his symphonies.
Compositional Technique
Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony features a 'Fate' motif that returns to haunt all three later movements, unlike some of his other symphonies.
Recording & Production
The London Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1932, established its own record label in 2005 and records regularly, often from live concerts.
Composer Biography
Tchaikovsky considered his Sixth Symphony, the 'Pathétique', his best and most deeply felt work, loving it more than any of his other compositions.
Compositional Technique
Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, the 'Pathétique', is notable for placing the tragedy at the end with a shattering Adagio lamentoso, which was extremely rare for 19th-century symphonies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tchaikovsky's last three symphonies (Nos. 4-6) are sometimes described as a dramatic trilogy, exploring similar musical and personal preoccupations.
Performer Biography
Karina Canellakis, the conductor, has been the Principal Guest Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra since 2021, with her contract recently extended to the end of the 2026/27 season.
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