Mad About Tchaikovsky

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Leonard Bernstein (Conductor), Seiji Ozawa (Conductor), Zubin Mehta (Conductor), New York Philharmonic (Performer), Boston Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: New York Philharmonic
• Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa, Zubin Mehta
• Composer: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
• Audio CD (July 13, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B000001GKN
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,278 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66: Waltz

2. Romeo and Juliet, fantasy-overture for orchestra in B minor (3 versions): Love theme

3. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

4. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Chinese Dance

5. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Trepak

6. Nutcracker, ballet, Op. 71: Waltz of the Flowers

7. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20: Act II: Theme

8. Symphony No. 6 in B minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 74: Allegro moilto vivace

9. Slavonic March, for orchestra, Op. 31

10. Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: Part I: Andante cantabile

11. Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36: Finale

12. 1812 -- Festival Overture, for orchestra in E flat major, Op. 49

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars From quiet & idyllic, thru more dynamic & darker, to loud & heroic, March 19, 2011

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Eugene Tenenbaum "reluctant reader" (Bronx, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a great sampler of the best compositions of Tchaikovsky - some being the all time classical hits - performed by the great orchestras and the top class conductors. The CD starts from very moody and peaceful music from the ballets, progresses through more dramatic pieces from the symphonies, and ends on the most dynamic and pressing compositions. So, there is a mood progression from quiet and idyllic, through more dynamic and darker, to loud and heroic. High quality digital mastering by Deutsche Grammophon resulted in a good volume and dynamic range (sound is loud and not muffled). It is worth every penny, if you could get your hands on it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Listening experience!, September 19, 2009

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Michael D. Telposky "book bandit" (Palisades Park, New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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If you like Tchaikovsky, you will enjoy this recording. A value at the great Amazon price!

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good collection, December 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mad About Tchaikovsky (Audio CD)

I was happy with this pleasant assortment. As always, you may have heard more pleasing versions of these pieces elsewhere, but overall most selections are nicely done.

One drawback for me was the entire 1812 Overture is included, all 15 1/2 minutes. I prefer the highlights, that's why I look for collections.