Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 'Little Russian'; Symphony No. 3 'Polish' on CD

Description

For collectors of Tchaikovsky Symphonies these recordings, taken from the Complete Tchaikovsky Symphonies box set (LPO-0101, September 2017), are available as a separate release for the first time on the LPO label and join previous releases of the Manfred and numbered symphonies (LPO-0009, 0039, 0064) to complete the set. The Symphonies on this disc were written earlier in Tchaikovskys career and are lighter in tone than the more dramatic Fourth, Fifth and Sixth. They are based on Ukrainian folk songs and German and Polish national styles, and are more reminiscent of his ballet scores.The London Philharmonic Orchestras performances of Tchaikovskys complete Symphonies were described as'universally excellent' (David Mellor, Classic FM - on the box set) and 'terrific' (Gramophone) and were shortlisted for an International Classical Music Award.

Track Listings
1 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (Little Russian) i. Andante sostenuto - Alle
2 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (Little Russian) ii. Andantino marziale, qua
3 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (Little Russian) iii. Scherzo
4 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (Little Russian) iv. Finale: Moderato assai
5 Symphony No. 3 in D Major (Polish) i. Introduzione e allegro - Moderat
6 Symphony No. 3 in D Major (Polish) ii. Alla tedesca: Allegro moderat
7 Symphony No. 3 in D Major (Polish) iii. Andante elegiaco
8 Symphony No. 3 in D Major (Polish) iv. Scherzo: Allegro vivo
9 Symphony No. 3 in D Major (Polish) v. Finale: Allegro con fuoco (Tempo