Tchaikovsky: Symphony No6, Op74; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

1. Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique", Op.74
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra Conducted by Eugene Ormandy

2. Pictures at an Exhibition (Kartinki s vïstavski), for orchestra, orchestrated by Ravel
Composed by Modest Mussorgsky
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra Conducted by Eugene Ormandy

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No6, Op74; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition,Modest Mussorgsky,Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky,Eugene Ormandy,Philadelphia Orchestra,Biddulph Records,Classical,Orchestral,Romantic Symphony,Suite for Orchestra,Symphonic

Average customer rating: Tchaikovsky Revisited

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No6, Op74; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition Manufacturer: BBC Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000042NZ8 Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo Russico; Senza Allegrezza, Ma Poco...
2. Pictures At An Exhibition: I. Gnomus. Vivo
3. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Comodo E Con Delicatezza
4. Pictures At An Exhibition: II. Il Vecchio Castello. Andante
5. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Non Tanto, Pesante
6. Pictures At An Exhibition: III. Tuileries. Allegretto Non Troppo, Capriccioso
7. Pictures At An Exhibition: IV. Bydlo. Sempre Moderato, Pesante
8. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade. Tranquillo
9. Pictures At An Exhibition: V. Ballet Des Poussins Dans Leur Coques. Scherzino: Vivo Leggiero
10. Pictures At An Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg Und Schmuyle. Andante
11. Pictures At An Exhibition: VII. Limoges - Le Marche. Allegretto Vivo, Sempre Scherzando
12. Pictures At An Exhibition: VIII. Catacombae: Sepulchrum Romanum. Largo
13. Pictures At An Exhibition: Cum Mortuis In Lingua Mortua. Andante Non Troppo, Con Lamento
14. Pictures At An Exhibition: IX. La Cabane Sur Des Pattes De Poule (Baba-Yaga). Andante Con Brio...
15. Pictures At An Exhibition: X. La Grande Porte De Kiev. Allegro Alla Breve. Maestoso. Con Grandezza
16. Sym No.6 in b, Op.74 'Pathetique': I. Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo
17. Sym No.6 in b, Op.74 'Pathetique': II. Allegro Con Grazia
18. Sym No.6 in b, Op.74 'Pathetique': III. Allegro Molto Vivace
19. Sym No.6 in b, Op.74 'Pathetique': IV. Finale. Adagio Lamentoso - Andante

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The effective retirement of Carlo Maria Giulini has left the concert world without one of its most singular maestros. Equaled by few in Mozart and Verdi operas, his select concert repertoire is equally distinctive. Both works featured here receive dynamic and subtle studio recordings; the 1959 Pathétique, in particular, is an absolute classic. Maybe this live Edinburgh Festival account doesn't have the same control and symphonic integrity, but it's a gripping performance all the same. Giulini has a very Italianate ease with Tchaikovsky's melodic generosity, but never at the expense of the work's originality and tautness of structure. The third movement march is powerful and intense--no question of the audience applauding here--while the finale is passionate but never sentimental. Ravel's orchestration of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition was a Giulini favorite; clearly he reveled in its orchestral sophistication. The present account sacrifices studio poise for live excitement, to thrilling effect. You'll need to make allowances for the limited 1961 sound, but as the "Great Gate of Kiev" reaches its spine-tingling apotheosis, the sense of "being there" is palpable. --Richard Whitehouse

Customer Reviews:

Tchaikovsky Revisited.......2003-10-28

For the most part, I have resisted buying titles in the BBC Legends series -- even us serious collectors have to draw the line somewhere, or we'll never listen to anything more than once! However, I have made a few exceptions such as Mahler Symphony recordings by Barbirolli and Horenstein, and this CD of Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony and Mussorgsky/Ravel's "Pictures at an Exhibition" with conductor Carlo Maria Giulini. The performances featured here were taken from a September 7, 1961 concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall and are in mono. My reason for selecting this disc instead of the dozens of others in the BBC Legends series is the Tchaikovsky 6th. My hands-down favorite account of the "Pathetique" has always been Giulini's 1959 recording with the Philharmonia, previously available in several CD incarnations from EMI but currently out of print. I was simply curious to see how this account, with the same orchestra from two years later, stacked up against the glorious studio rendition. I have enjoyed listening for the subtle differences in the two performances, and even though this isn't a great stand-alone disc, it was certainly worth the purchase for educational reasons alone.

Average customer rating: Mussorgsky Masterpiece

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No6, Op74; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition Manufacturer: Biddulph Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001ZDY Release Date: 1997-09-18

Tracks:

1. Sym No.6 in b 'Pathetique': I. Adagio-Vivace
2. Sym No.6 in b 'Pathetique': II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
3. Sym No.6 in b 'Pathetique': III. Allegretto
4. Sym No.6 in b 'Pathetique': IV. Finale: Presto Assai
5. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade I
6. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Gnome
7. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade II
8. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Old Castle
9. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade III
10. Pictures At An Exhibition: Tuileries
11. Pictures At An Exhibition: Bydlo
12. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade IV
13. Pictures At An Exhibition: Ballet Of The Unhatched Chicks
14. Pictures At An Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuyle
15. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade V
16. Pictures At An Exhibition: Limoges
17. Pictures At An Exhibition: Catacombs
18. Pictures At An Exhibition: Cum Mortuis In Lingua Mortua
19. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Hut On Fowl's Legs
20. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Great Gate Of Kiev

Customer Reviews:

Mussorgsky Masterpiece.......2005-12-21

This 1937 recording was the first made by Eugene Ormandy
with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Ormandy's reading of the
Pathetique Symphony is a fine one played with skill,passion
and driving tempos. It doesn't quite have the power of his later
recording with Columbia/Sony . The 1937 version seems to be
played at a brisker pace.
This CD includes Lucien Cailliet's arrangement(not Ravel's)
of Pictures at an Exhibition. Cailliet had a long career with
the Phila. Orchestra's woodwinds section and assisted Stokowski with his famous transcriptions.Cailliet uses woodwinds in the
opening of the first Promenade, in contrast to Ravel's solo
trumpet.I love this recording, despite being recorded in 1937
and when I play "Pictures" in my brain,this is the version
I'm listening to.Passion,rhythm,great solo playing,and
musicality are all there.

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