The Rostropovich Edition: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1-6 / Manfred Symphony / Romeo & Juliet / Francesca da Rimini

The Rostropovich Edition: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1-6 / Manfred Symphony / Romeo & Juliet / Francesca da Rimini

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13 "Winter Dreams", Op. 13
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

2. Francesca da Rimini, symphonic fantasy for orchestra in E minor, Op. 32
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

3. Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian", Op.17
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

4. Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 "Polish", Op.29
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

5. Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 "Polish", Op.29
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

6. Romeo and Juliet, fantasy-overture for orchestra in B minor (3 versions)
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

7. Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

8. Manfred Symphony, for orchestra (or piano duet) in B minor, Op. 58
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

9. Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique", Op.74
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

10. Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique", Op.74
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

11. Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Nicolas Busch
Conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Like many fine instrumentalists who decide to take up conducting, Mstislav Rostropovich has had mixed success with his efforts on the podium. Certainly he knows what he wants, but the real question is: can he communicate this to an orchestra effectively? In this case, the answer is yes. These are dark, heavy, intensely "Slavic" performances, quite recognizably "Russian" in their seriousness and intensity. The LPO, usually London's most slovenly orchestra, seems wholly committed to the cause. At the price, this is a very fine set, and well worth considering. --David Hurwitz

The Rostropovich Edition: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1-6 / Manfred Symphony / Romeo & Juliet / Francesca da Rimini, Music, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Nicolas Busch, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Classical, Classical Music, Orchestral, Romantic Orchestral Music, Romantic Overture for Orchestra, Romantic Symphony, Symphonic

The Rostropovich Edition: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1-6 / Manfred Symphony / Romeo & Juliet / Francesca da Rimini

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