The Royal Edition - Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 3

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 "Polish", Op.29
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by New York Philharmonic Conducted by Leonard Bernstein

2. Romeo and Juliet, fantasy-overture for orchestra in B minor (3 versions)
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by New York Philharmonic Conducted by Leonard Bernstein

Product Description

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The Third Symphony, subtitled the "Polish" for some weird reason, is the least well-known of the composer's six efforts in the form, but it's by no means negligible. In five movements, rather than the usual four, it's packed with good tunes and some very colorful orchestration, all of which Bernstein clearly relishes. Romeo and Juliet was one of Lenny's signature pieces, and his performance is as good as any. A fine disc. --David Hurwitz

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The Royal Edition - Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 3
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • A Great Romeo...A Woeful Polish
 The Royal Edition - Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 3

Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000027O0
Release Date: 1993-11-02

Tracks:

  1. Sym No.3 in D, Op.29 'Polish': I. Intro. Moderato Assai (Tempo Di Marcia Funebre) -Allegro...
  2. Sym No.3 in D, Op.29 'Polish': II. Alla Tedesca. Allegro Moderato E Semplice
  3. Sym No.3 in D, Op.29 'Polish': III. Andante Elegiaco
  4. Sym No.3 in D, Op.29 'Polish': IV. Scherzo. Allegro Vivo
  5. Sym No.3 in D, Op.29 'Polish': V. Finale. Allegro Con Fuoco (Tempo Di Polacca)
  6. Romeo And Juliet: Fant Ov After Shakespeare

Amazon.com

The Third Symphony, subtitled the "Polish" for some weird reason, is the least well-known of the composer's six efforts in the form, but it's by no means negligible. In five movements, rather than the usual four, it's packed with good tunes and some very colorful orchestration, all of which Bernstein clearly relishes. Romeo and Juliet was one of Lenny's signature pieces, and his performance is as good as any. A fine disc. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars A Great Romeo...A Woeful Polish.......1999-03-31

This 1958 recording of the Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasia was originally paired with Stravinsky's "Firebird" on vinyl. It was one of the highlight recordings of the early-stereo era. It stll retains its fire and passion on the CD transfer. The Third Symphony (recorded some 15 years later) certainly could have used some of that elemental urgency. Bernstein doesn't SHAPE the music whatsoever. He allows his troupe to simply play the notes, without benefit of a guiding interpretation. The result is an uninspired nullity. The two best recordings of the Third (both presently not available) are Riccardo Muti and the Philharmonia on Angel and Lorin Maazel and the Vienna Philharmonic on London. Absent the release of either of these, there is simply not a satisfactory recording of the "Polish" on the market at present.

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