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Tchaikovsky: Winter Season
- 2025
- 58 tracks
- 3 uur, 56 min
- classical
Album Description
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with "Tchaikovsky: Winter Season," a comprehensive collection that spans nearly four hours of the composer's most beloved and iconic works. This album is a treasure trove for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and those new to the genre, offering a rich tapestry of symphonies, ballets, operas, and piano concertos that showcase Tchaikovsky's unparalleled mastery of melody and orchestration.
The album kicks off with selections from Tchaikovsky's "The Seasons," a cycle of twelve piano pieces that capture the essence of each month through evocative and lyrical compositions. From the frosty landscapes of "January: At the Fireside" to the festive spirit of "December: Christmas," these pieces offer a journey through the year, each one a miniature masterpiece in its own right.
Tchaikovsky's ballet suites are also prominently featured, with excerpts from "Swan Lake," "The Sleeping Beauty," and "The Nutcracker" showcasing the composer's genius for creating memorable and captivating dance music. The iconic "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and the stirring "Waltz of the Flowers" are just a few of the highlights that will delight and enchant.
Opera lovers will appreciate the inclusion of arias from "Eugene Onegin," based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin. Tchaikovsky's lush and expressive vocal writing is on full display in these selections, which offer a taste of the composer's dramatic and lyrical prowess.
The album also features Tchaikovsky's piano concertos, performed with virtuosity and sensitivity. The "Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor" and "Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor" are showcased in live performances, offering a thrilling and dynamic listening experience.
With a duration of nearly four hours, "Tchaikovsky: Winter Season" is a comprehensive and immersive exploration of one of the most influential and beloved composers in the history of classical music. Whether you're a longtime fan of Tchaikovsky or just discovering his music for the first time, this album is an essential addition to any classical music collection.
Tracks
- The Seasons, Op. 37a: XI. November. TroikaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bruce Liu
- The Seasons, Op. 37a: XII. December. ChristmasPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bruce Liu
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Introduction. Moderato quasi andantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Theme. Moderato semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. 1. Tempo della thema –Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. 2. Tempo della themaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. 3. Andante sostenutoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. 4. Andante grazioso –Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. 5. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. 6. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. 7 – Coda. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- The Seasons, Op. 37a: I. January. At the FiresidePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bruce Liu
- The Seasons, Op. 37a: II. February. CarnivalPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bruce Liu
- The Seasons, Op. 37a: VI. June. BarcarollePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bruce Liu
- The Seasons, Op. 37a: X. October. Autumn SongPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bruce Liu
- Romance in F Minor, Op. 5Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bruce Liu
- Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a: I. Scene "Swan Theme". ModeratoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- Swan Lake (Suite), Op. 20a, TH. 219: II. Valse in A MajorPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leon Spierer, Eberhard Finke, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- Swan Lake (Suite), Op. 20a, TH. 219: III. Danse des petits cygnesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- Swan Lake (Suite), Op. 20a, TH. 219: IV. ScenePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leon Spierer, Eberhard Finke, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- Swan Lake (Suite), Op. 20a, TH. 219: V. Danse Hongroise (Czardas)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- Swan Lake (Suite), Op. 20a, TH. 219: VI. Scène finalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leon Spierer, Eberhard Finke, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- The Sleeping Beauty (Suite), Op. 66a, TH. 234: I. Introduction - The Lilac FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- The Sleeping Beauty (Suite), Op. 66a, TH. 234: II. Pas d'action: Rose AdagioPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- The Sleeping Beauty (Suite), Op. 66a, TH. 234: III. Pas de caractère: Puss in BootsPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- The Sleeping Beauty (Suite), Op. 66a, TH. 234: IV. Panorama. AndantinoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- The Sleeping Beauty (Suite), Op. 66a, TH. 234: V. WaltzPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
- Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH.5 / Act 1: "Kto ti moi angel"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mirella Freni, Staatskapelle Dresden, James Levine
- The Seasons, Op. 37a: IV. April. Snowdrop. Allegretto con moto e un poco rubatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vladimir Ashkenazy
- Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH.5 / Act 2: ValsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
- None but the Lonely Heart, Op. 6 No. 6Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Olga Borodina, Larissa Gergieva
- Serenade for String Orchestra in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: IIa. Walzer: Moderato (Tempo di valse)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
- Seven Romances, Op. 47, TH 103: No. 7 Ya li v pole da ne travushka bïla - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Netrebko, Daniel Barenboim
- Iolanta Op. 69, TH 11: "Otčego ėto prežde ne znala" - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Netrebko, Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, Emmanuel Villaume
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): I. Miniature OverturePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): IIa. MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): IIb. Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): IIc. Russian Dance (Trepak)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): IId. Arabian Dance (Coffee)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): IIe. Chinese Dance (Tea)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): IIf. Dance of the Reed-PipesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): III. Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
- Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 / Act 1: Letter Scene. "Puskai pogibnu ya, no prezde"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Netrebko, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
- Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64, TH 29: III. Valse. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: I. ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Sviatoslav Richter, Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanisław Wisłocki
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenutoSergei Rachmaninoff, Sviatoslav Richter, Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanisław Wisłocki
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzandoSergei Rachmaninoff, Sviatoslav Richter, Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanisław Wisłocki
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito - Live at Philharmonie, BerlinPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Evgeny Kissin, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice – Prestissimo – Tempo I - Live at Philharmonie, BerlinPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Evgeny Kissin, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro con fuoco – Molto meno mosso – Allegro vivo - Live at Philharmonie, BerlinPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Evgeny Kissin, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
About Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, born in Votkinsk, Russia, in 1840, is one of the most celebrated composers of the Romantic era, renowned for his emotionally resonant and technically brilliant compositions. A prodigy from a young age, Tchaikovsky began composing at just four years old and showed remarkable talent on the piano. His extensive body of work includes some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire, such as the ballets "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker," the dramatic "1812 Overture," and the poignant opera "Eugene Onegin." Tchaikovsky's music is known for its rich orchestration, memorable melodies, and deep emotional depth, making him a pivotal figure in Russian and international classical music. His contributions span symphonies, concertos, operas, and chamber music, each piece a testament to his enduring genius and lasting influence.
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