Peter Ilyich Tchaikovksy: Symphony No.1 in G Minor Op.13 "Winter Daydreams"

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Tchaikovsky's First Symphony has earned the nickname Winter Dreams from a first movement that the composer claimed describes "dreams of a winter journey." It's an amazingly accomplished work when you consider that it predates such works as Brahms' First. In fact, among the great composers of the late 19th century, only Dvorák began writing symphonies earlier. If you're looking for a separate performance of this lovely piece (most of the others come in sets with Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3), this is the disc to get. --David Hurwitz

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovksy: Symphony No.1 in G Minor Op.13 "Winter Daydreams", Music, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Mariss Jansons, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Romantic Symphony, Symphonic

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Winter Daydreams...an apt subtitle!

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovksy: Symphony No.1 in G Minor Op.13 "Winter Daydreams"

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000ADD
Release Date: 1992-10-28

Tracks:

Symphony 1 In G Minor Op. 13 - Winter Day Dreams: I-Allegro Tranquillo
Symphony 1 In G Minor Op. 13 - Winter Day Dreams: II-Adagio Cantabile Ma Non Tanto
Symphony 1 In G Minor Op. 13 - Winter Day Dreams: III-Scherzo: Allegro Scherzando Giocoso
Symphony 1 In G Minor Op. 13 - Winter Day Dreams: IV-Finale: Andante Lugubre-Allegro Maestoso

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Tchaikovsky's First Symphony has earned the nickname Winter Dreams from a first movement that the composer claimed describes "dreams of a winter journey." It's an amazingly accomplished work when you consider that it predates such works as Brahms' First. In fact, among the great composers of the late 19th century, only Dvorák began writing symphonies earlier. If you're looking for a separate performance of this lovely piece (most of the others come in sets with Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3), this is the disc to get. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Nothing Special.......2000-04-20

I am a huge fan of Mariss Jansons. Especially because I live in Pittsburgh, and he is the conductor of the PSO. However I was dissapointed with this performance of the Tchaikovsky #1. The First and last movement in particular. I am comparing this to the incredible Slatkin performance. In the first movement, Jansons fails to create winter atmosphere that is so characteristic of the first movement. In the last movement he sounds too reserved, and you long for a more loud, triumphant finale. On top of that, as is the case with all of the Jansons/Tchikovsky Symphonies, the sound quality is somewhat lacking. The strings are lacking in bass and midrange. Really, the Slatkin performanceis so unreal, it actually makes you think its winter, even in June.

Winter Daydreams...an apt subtitle!.......2000-03-24

Recorded in April 1985, this is one of the best performances of the symphony on record. One of Mariss Jansons's strengths as a conductor is to create a sense of atmosphere, and he comes up trumps in every movement. There is excitement and a sense of motion here, but also a sense of dreaminess, particularly in the second movement. The recording, while reverberant, nonetheless assists Jansons and the OPO in giving the second movement an almost wistful atmosphere! The scherzo is perfectly paced, and the finale has just the right amount of excitement without sounding like a football band! Highly recommended, this recording still rates highly despite the passage of 15 years!

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Go North [Live]

Lord Is My Shepherd [Import]

Jimmy Witherspoon...Plus

Bone Deep [Extra tracks] [Import]

Steamin [Import]

Make Them Like It [Import]

How Insensitive [Extra tracks] [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

Hervé Legrand

Ice Water (Originals) [Import]

Live in Bologna [Live]

Lead Us to Reason

Horno Para Calentar los Mares

Corridos Tradicionales

Sings the Christmas Classics

I'm Hip - Please Don't Tell My Father