Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 in B Minor - "Pathétique"; Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture
10/14/2016, 5 Tracks, 1:04:05
Featuring
Semyon Bychkov
Czech Philharmonic
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Recording & Production
This album is the first part of a major cycle of Tchaikovsky recordings, created in collaboration with Decca and the Czech Philharmonic.
Performer Biography
The Czech Philharmonic, the orchestra on this recording, has a 122-year history and is considered one of the greatest orchestras in the world.
Interpretation
Semyon Bychkov believes the Czech Philharmonic has a special affinity for Tchaikovsky's music because its culture is both Slavic and aligned with Western European musical traditions.
Compositional Technique
Tchaikovsky's Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet depicts three main strands of Shakespeare's tragedy: Friar Laurence, the swordfight between the Montagues and Capulets, and the famous 'love theme'.
Performer Biography
Semyon Bychkov, the Russian-American conductor, has had a lifelong passion for Tchaikovsky's music, describing it as a "first love" that never died.
Recording & Production
The recording conditions for this album were unusually luxurious, involving 15 days for realization, including seven rehearsals, two concerts, and 12 recording sessions.
Cultural Impact
Tchaikovsky's 'Pathétique' Symphony is the fourth most frequently performed piece in concert halls worldwide.
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