Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony; The Tempest [Import]

Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Mikhail Pletnev (Conductor), Russian National Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Russian National Orchestra
• Conductor: Mikhail Pletnev
• Composer: Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky
• Audio CD (December 1, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B000001GM1
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,022 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Plus for Pletnev!, March 17, 2000

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J.C.Liu (Toronto) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony; The Tempest (Audio CD)

Ignoring the disasterous review by Mr. Hurwitz, this recording is in every respect a very fine performance. As for the complaints about the distancing of the brass section etc, I can find no real fault with it other than some minor blurring of details. Jansons on Chandos might have a better measure of this symphony but you can't beat the generous coupling with "The Tempest". This offers over 75 minutes of music and you very seldom find such generosity on a DG disc! The overture is not an exceptional performance but is well-played. Jansons and some others only offer the symphony with no couplings and at full price these single item recordings are proving to be rather unattractive in value. Mr. Hurwitz's statement that Pletnev continues to be a disappointment as a conductor is certainly one of the most naive comments made by any music critic/reviewer. Pletnev's recordings including his wonderful Tchaikovsky Symphony 6 and Sleeping Beauty are testaments to his excellence as a conductor. By the way this recording of Manfred was given a glowing review and a three star rating from the Penguin Guide! This is a highly recommendable recording!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely excellent, September 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony; The Tempest (Audio CD)

This is one of the finest recordings of Tchaikovsky's works I've ever heard, period. The Tempest is masterfully played and conducted. This orchestra breathes a new hauntfullness into it that I have not heard else where. The Manfred has to be heard to be believed. Everyone should not hesitate to include this recording in their collection!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound overall, January 19, 2005

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Mr. Allan K. Steel (Sydney, AUS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony; The Tempest (Audio CD)

What's wrong with D. Hurwitz? Just listen to very end of 1st movement and you not only get good loud cymbal crash, but even the gong is quite clear in a HUGE tutti. The brass (particularly the high horns) come through brilliantly -- LOTS of drama! So a superb over-the-top ending to 1st movement.

Horns are consistenly clear throughout. Excellent presence: strings close and woodwind really clear (great in 2nd movement).

Overall, I find it an EXCELLENT recording.

Did DH review the wrong disc???