This "Russian Greatest Hits" journey couples Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 ("Pathétique"), and the lovely ballets from his greatest opera, Eugene Onegin, with the majestic architecture and overwhelming vistas of the composer's native Russia. The whirlwind tour travels from Moscow's Red Square to St Petersburg's Pushkin Theatre to the Black Sea. Such musical accompaniment to the breathtaking visuals leads to the conclusion that this country, so rich in history and culture, obviously inspired Tchaikovsky's free-flowing melodic genius. The music is gracefully played by... the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antoni Wit. Just one quibble: the disc's "travel notes" (briefly describing places "visited" during each section) would be more helpful if they could be accessed while viewing the programme. --Kevin Filipski [show more]
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