Tchaikovsky: The Tempest/Hamlet/1812 Overture

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Good playing, excellent recording, and fine conducting characterize this entertaining collection of familiar and unfamiliar Tchaikovsky. The 1812 Overture is obviously here because no one would buy the disc otherwise, but the real treats are the two tone poems after Shakespeare. Many fans of the composer don't know that there's more to Tchaikovsky's musical interest in the Bard than Romeo and Juliet. Here's a chance to expand your horizons even as you blow out your speakers. --David Hurwitz

Tchaikovsky: The Tempest/Hamlet/1812 Overture,Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky,James DePreist,Frank Curley,David Christensen,Delos Records,Classical,Classical Composers,Classical Music,Orchestral,Orchestral & Symphonic,Romantic Overture for Orchestra

Average customer rating: This is it. Really! One of the greatest achievements in the Tchaikovsky discography--Not to be missed A Superb Bargain An Outstanding Collection

Tchaikovsky Symphonic Poems / Manfred Symphony Tchaikovsky , Russian National Orchestra , and Pletnev Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Pletnev, Mikhail | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Russian National Orchestra | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Tchaikovsky: Complete Suites for Orchestra Sibelius: Tone Poems Dvorak: Symphonic Poems Mussorsky: Pictures at an Exhibition, Night on the Bare Mountain Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 5 ASIN: B0001ZWGIS Release Date: 2004-06-15

Customer Reviews:

This is it. Really!.......2007-05-18

Everything said by the reviewers below is true.

This is the greatest, most magnificent rendition of these pieces, ever. And I've heard dozens of interpretations on record, from Bernstein on down (or on up).

Nothing but color, excitement, electricity, philosophical wisdom, perfect musical judgment, and delicious playing is heard for about 4 hours on these 3 discs. Gorgeous. When the "1812" ended (the last track on the last disc), I felt tears coming into my eyes - a reaction more to the culmination of the whole set than to the roaring cannons. By the way, the explosions are vivid in this old warhorse.

Pletnev puts Muti to shame in the Manfred - and gives Jansons a cruel run for his money, and is better recorded than Jansons, to boot.

I love this profoundly. If you're looking for these pieces, this is the one. Really.

One of the greatest achievements in the Tchaikovsky discography--Not to be missed.......2006-11-19

This is an inexpensive issue of phenomenal interpretations, electric when necessary, always on target.

Mikhail Pletnev began his career as a pianist, but when the USSR finally collapsed he took up conducting, piecing together his own orchestra of virtuoso players from the shambles. He made these recordings for Deutsche Grammaphon over a four year period; Manfred and the Tempest in 1993, the rest during two months in 1996. (I wonder what I was doing during those days.) The recorded sound is excellent--perhaps a little recessed here and there in Marche slave, but it is nothing to quibble over. The DG engineers do Pletnev proud, giving him the big Tchaikovsky sound without being terribly bombastic. And while we are on the topic of the bombastic...

Fatum is and excellent, neglected work. Many complain of its awkward form and bombastic nature, but I find little trace of this. Perhaps it is my love of Tchaikovsky's music in general that renders this music so delightful to me--perhaps it is Pletnev. He also does well in the other three little known works, namely The Voyevoda, The Festival Overture on the Danish National Anthem, and The Overture in F major (inaccurately described as Op. 67 on the case, that number belongs to Hamlet). Give these works time and they shall become nearly as much of a joy to listen to as Romeo and Juliet. The middle section of The Voyevoda is taken at a deliciously slow pace, allowing Tchaikovsky's beautiful writing to sing out in full. No complaints about the other two either.

Now to discuss the more popular works, many of which are still unjustly neglected. The Tempest comes to mind. It is my favorite piece of any sort that I have come across, period. Romeo and Juliet is sited in the Penguin Guide as one of the best in existence. The same guide states that the present recordings of Francesca da Rimini and Hamlet are very much in the same league as Stokowski's famous account. The introduction of Capriccio italien may be on the slow side, but Pletnev makes up for it with plenty of verve later on. 1812 Overture is also pleasantly executed.

Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony is simply not played enough. But here it is, coupled with a near complete program of Tchaikovsky Symphonic Poems at bargain price. The interpretation is nothing to scoff at either ("one of his finest Tchaikovsky records." Penguin Guide). I have heard complaints about the rubato, but do not see anything wrong with a few small tempo changes--and they are small. This account is among the best, about as excellent as Jansons' fabulous recording.

The packaging is good, the notes sparse, but if you want to know more about these works, the internet is more than willing to oblige.

Overall, this is indeed the best, a must for any admirer of the music or the performers (I am an admirer of both). If you desire but a single disc collection, Berstein's mid-price Sony recording is quite good, if you don't mind an analogue recording. Dorati's Double Decca is also fine, if a little lacking when compared to Berstein or Pletnev. I own another recording of all but two of the works in this trio set, and I prefer Pletnev in most every case. In other words, Pletnev is the way to go.

A Superb Bargain.......2006-05-09

Here is the place to get your Tchaikovsky program-music fix. It's all here, from the well-known and well-loved to the obscure and rightly-so. Into that latter category falls "Fatum," one of the Russian's most fatuous and bombastic compositions but still worth a listen for the colors this master orchestrator can draw from the instruments. And DG's recording captures the all-important low end of the orchestral spectrum, including bass drum, thrillingly! Similarly, the "Manfred Symphony," though not as well known as it should be, is a marvelous piece of orchestration, from the delicate shimmer of the waterfall and its attendant Alpine fairy, which Tchaikovsky paints in what amounts to a scherzo, to the wild bacchanal of the finale, rounded out with one of his most beautifully serene passages. Riccardo Muti's white-hot reading of this work on EMI is my favorite, but Pletnev is not far behind, and he is accorded slightly finer sound.

Among the well-known and well-loved compositions, there are "Romeo and Juliet" and "Francesca da Rimini," both given bold and dramatic readings here. In "Francesca da Rimini," I find Pletnev's tendency to luxuriate over certain passages hinders the flow of the music; this seems a common failure among pianists turned conductor, such as Daniel Barenboim and Christoph Eschenbach. But the conclusion of the work is wildly exciting in Pletnev's reading, as is the battle music in "Romeo," and in this work Pletnev is refreshingly straightforward in his approach.

If you don't know "The Voyevoda," Pletnev's reading should make you an instant admirer. This odd, demonically driven piece is Tchaikovsky's last tone poem; note the use of the celesta, a brand-new instrument that Tchaikovsky introduced to the music world in his "Nutcracker" around the same time, 1890-91. "The Voyevoda" is another tragic love tale like "Romeo" and "Francesca," but it has a focus and singleness of purpose that are rare among Tchaikovsky's tone poems. "Hamlet," for instance, is one of those pieces that seem to ramble a bit--like "Fatum"--but Pletnev does as much as he can with it.

In those great old chestnuts "Marche Slav" and the "1812 Overture," Pletnev and his forces really deliver. True, these pieces almost play themselves, but the performances here sound especially idiomatic, full of Russian melancholy at the opening, Russian fire at the close.

The only omission I can think of is Tchaikovsky's early "The Storm," not to be confused with "The Tempest," which DG does include in this box set. If you want "The Storm," there is a nice recording from Naxos with Antoni Wit; it includes a sympathetic if slightly understated performance of the Fifth Symphony. But "The Tempest" is a more striking work, with a very dramatic opening and some thrilling tone painting in the pages that portray the eponymous tempest. Pletnev and his orchestra do it to a T. As with the "Manfred Symphony" and "The Voyevoda," I believe this is underrated Tchaikovsky and am glad Pletnev does it such justice.

DG provides big, sumptuous sound in all these works, really underscoring the drama inherent in Pletnev's readings. In fact, these are some of the best sounding discs I've heard of Tchaikovsky's music. So for lovers of Tchaikovsky's music and for sound buffs alike, this is indeed a great bargain.

An Outstanding Collection.......2004-11-06

The 3 CDs in this set are available separately from Deutsche Gramophone but the set is such a good buy that if you don't have any of the Pletnev/Russian National Orchestra series buy this set.

The performances come from 1994, 1997 and 1998. Each CD is generously filled (total timing: 237 minutes) with the third topping at 80:40. This is a fairly comprehensive survey of Tchaikovsky's shorter orchestral works. An exception is The Storm op. 76 (a work dating to 1864 but not performed and published until after the composer's death) but the omission is made up for with the obscure Overture in F major and the Festive Overture on the Danish National Anthem. The collection includes excellent performances of such staples as Romeo and Juliet, Francesca da Rimini, Marche slav, the 1812 Overture, Hamlet and Capriccio Italien.

Among the less familiar works there is an excellent recording of The Tempest and the works published following the death of Tchaikovsky: Fate op. 77 and Voyewoda op. 78. Fate has an interesting history. It was written in 1869, to no specific program, when Tchaikovsky was writing music under the tutelage of Milly Balakirev. The work was performed only twice, and when Balakirev made a critical comment Tchaikovsky withdrew the work and destroyed the score. Fate was assembled after his death and published.

The Manfred Symphony is also seldom performed and recorded and receives a great performance here. Mr. Pletnev takes a fast tempo at times. I think the conclusion of the first movement would have a more dramatic character if, like Andrew Litton and the Bournemouth, would have given more space to the music. Despite this small complaint, the symphony is beautifully played and the recording is nicely balanced, as are the other works.

This set is an excellent value, and even if you have some of the music recorded here you will want to have these superb performances. There is a booklet accompanying the set but it is only a brief survey of Tchaikovsky's music, as one would expect from a reduced price set.

Average customer rating: Composed by Francesca and Paolo Themselves Tchaikovsky's best all in one set Poemas sinfonicos sorprendentes... BUEN ALBUM

Tchaikovsky: Complete Tone Poems Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tchaikovsky: Complete Suites for Orchestra Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Complete Works For Piano And Orchestra Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1-3 Berlioz: Complete Orchestral Works Ferdinand Ries: Complete Symphonies [Box Set] ASIN: B0000041AG Release Date: 1994-10-11

Tracks:

1. Fatum, Op 77
2. Francesca da Rimini, Op 32 (Fantansy After Dante)
3. Hamlet, Op 67a (Fantasy-Overture After Shakespeare)
4. The Storm, Op 76 (Overture To Ostrovsky's Drama)

Tracks:

1. The Tempest, Op 18 (Fantasy Afte Shakespeare)
2. The Voyevode, Op 78
3. Romeo and Juliet (Overture-Fantasy After Shakespeare)
4. Ouverture solennelle (1812), Op 49

Amazon.com

There are some very pleasant surprises here. Not all of this music is top-drawer Tchaikovsky, but the composer also wrote what can only be called very good "bad music." In other words, if something's lacking in melodic charm or formal sophistication, he usually hides it behind a higher-than-average orchestral excitement and hysteria quotient. Fatum is a perfect example: it's slow to get going, but before you know it it's slamming you through the roof on its way to a rousing conclusion, and your overwhelming impression is that you've had a very good time. This may be the weakest work on the disc--all of the others are very good, and a bunch are masterpieces, so if you want all of the Tchaikovsky tone poems in one bargain set, this is a good pick. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Composed by Francesca and Paolo Themselves.......2007-02-11

This review is a tribute to Tchaikovsky's Francesca da Rimimi, perhaps the finest program piece ever written. The work is uncannily appropriate for its subject as though Dante's Francesca and Paolo composed it themselves! This uncanny mimetic power is apparent from the opening bars, not just because of the whirlwind effect but because of something inherent in the harmony and orchestration. The middle section of the work cannot live up to the whirlwind sequences at the start and finish; but that would have been impossible. It's the idea of the lost souls of two lovers in a whirlwind that enabled Tchaikovsky to "find himself" as never before or since.

On the strength of Francesca da Rimini, Hamlet, Romeo and the Manfred Symphony (not included in this Philips Duo), I have always felt that program music is the heart of Tchaikovsky's accomplishment rather than his symphonies and other classical forms. Although there is fine music in the composer's 2nd, 4th and 6th symphonies, Tchaikovsky does not really make anything of the form. The phrase "tone poem" describes what he really does with his basic style. There is a note of total authority in the high intensity emotional world of Francesca da Rimini that seems out of place in the classical design of the four-movement classical symphony. The Manfred Symphony is in four movements but is really a suite of four tone poems analogous to the three in Liszt's Faust Symphony. There is far more involved in Francesca da Rimini than attempt to represent a scene in a poem. Essays are attempts; poems are realizations. Francesca da Rimini is a realization-- a musical embodiment of the subject itself.

Tchaikovsky's best all in one set.......2006-11-04

This collection contains two Tchaikovsky war horses: "The 1812 Overture" and "Romeo and Juliet." Both works have been heard millions of times for a good reason--they are great works of music that do not tire easily. I bought this set for another reason, however. "Fatum," "Hamlet," "The Storm," "The Tempest" and "The Voyevode" are all great works that are way under-heard. They don't deserve the relatively obscure status they have received. The first three are performed very well on the first CD and each runs a familiar pattern of dramatic intensity followed by beautiful lyrical themes in the middle. Tchaikovsky was very generous with his melodies and these three works are no exception. Listen for an unusual and compelling ending to "Fatum." It is quite good and includes and unexpected "twist of fate." "The Storm" has several Berlioz-sounding devices which I found quite interesting.

The first CD also contains his masterpiece "Francesca da Rimini." The sound quality is excellent, but to me the tempo was a little too fast in the beginning. This makes it more exciting perhaps, but it's almost as if the orchestra is rushing into the whirlwinds instead of lettling listeners be drawn into them. I have other versions that add a lot more artistic flourishes to this music, but still what you'll hear here is flawless if slightly perfunctory.

On the 2nd CD, "The Tempest" is one of Tchaikovsky's earlier works. It is also beautiful, but I can't help but think it could use a little editing. It is a bit too long.

The real gem of this collection is "The Voyevode" and it is not heard often enough. This set is worth buying for this performance alone. It was one of the last of his orchestral works next to his 6th symphony. One can hear echoes and parallels to his last symphony. "The Voyevode" is one of his most intensely dark, mysterious, desolate--and the most Russian-sounding of any of his works. I have only 2 other versions and this one is by far the best I've heard. This music can easily sound muddy but this performance is rich with dramatic clarity. It was like I was listening to it for the first time--the way it 'should' sound. Listen to this masterpiece and you may be reminded of a Russian winter. At midnight. Spring is so very far away that it seems an impossible hope. But there is a brief respite from the frozen winds on this moonless night: A small fire inside a Russian peasant dwelling provides some feeble warmth. Unlike his other tone poems, there is no love theme here, but it is still splendid and flows like a shot of vodka. Then suddenly SLAM--the door is shut. We are once again lost in the numbing brutality of the Siberian winter. The ending is similar to the 6th symphony only this time it is even less gentle and sympathetic. There is no heartbeat or the slightest speck of hope. Just a Stalin-like cruel ending. Tchaikovsky tore up the score and called it 'rubbish.' This is very curious and indicates the distressed state of mind he was in before he drank the cholera-laden water. Fortunately they reconstructed the work from the remaining orchestral parts.

Finally, I'm happy they put the Voyevode and others with this set and not the over-heard "Cappricio Italien." It takes way too long to get going and the main theme tires easily.

This set would make a great gift for any Tchaikovsky fan.

Poemas sinfonicos sorprendentes..........2004-11-30

La virtud de este CD es tener todos los poemas sinfonicos de Tchaikovsky en una misma compra, pero por cierto ese es su mayor defecto. La calidad es insuperable y la sorpresa de ir de una obra ingeniosa y casi magica a otra es incomparable.
Eliahu Inbal es un director de bajo perfil pero de grandiosa calidad y recia direccion, sus versiones del Fatum, el Voyevoda y La tormenta son geniales, para esta ultima Rodesvensky es grandioso. Igor Markevitch toma a su cargo Hamlet, Francesca da Rimini y la obertura 1812, es un gran director ruso y lo demuestra, quizas le falta espectacularidad en la 1812, para Hamlet Dutoit es muy bueno, la 1812 de Ormandy y la de Jarvi son de antologia.
Bernard Haitink dirige en forma suprema la fantasia obertura Romeo y Julieta, version alternativa podrian buscar a Leonard Bernstein o Igor Markevitch.

BUEN ALBUM.......2000-04-26

Una linda colección de los poemas sinfónicos de Tchaikovsky, en dos discos a un buen precio. Las interpretaciones de todas las obras son de buen nivel, especialmente La Tempestad por Inbal y el Hamlet por Markevitch. De todos modos si usted tiene la posibilidad de adquirirlas en forma separada, mejor.

1812 por Reiner, Romeo y Julieta por Karajan, Hamlet por Barenboim, Francesca da Rimini por Masur.

Average customer rating: Spectacular clarinet playing Good excellent performances not quite the one (but close) this is the one

Tchaikovsky: Orchestral Works Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Detroit Symphony Orchestra | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music ASIN: B000004234 Release Date: 1994-10-11

Tracks:

1. Capriccio italien, Op.45
2. Hamlet, Op.67
3. The Voyevoda, Op.78
4. Fatum, Op.77
5. 1812 Overture, Op.49

Tracks:

1. Romeo And Juliet
2. The Tempest, Op.18
3. Francesca da Rimini, Op.32
4. Marche slave, Op.31

Customer Reviews:

Spectacular clarinet playing.......2005-09-15

For a variety of reasons, the NSO does not have many recordings to its credit; therefore, at first glance one might assume that a CD featuring conductor Antal Dorati would involve the Minnesota Orchestra. Not the case in this two-CD collection of orchestral works by Tchaikovsky. In particular, an inner track of Francesca da Rimini features the NSO of Washington, DC. Recorded in 1973, it showcases the amazing talent of the then newly appointed Principal Clarinetist Loren Kitt, who assumed his postion in 1970. With tone and legato reminiscent of Harold Wright, this recording is a must have for any clarinetist preparing for an audition requiring this excerpt.

Good.......2004-05-08

Antal Dorati was one of the greatest conductors of Tchaikovsky. His recordings always bring out the depth and pathos of the great romantic's scores. However, in these recordings, the poor sound quality and second-rate orchestras take away from the overall experience. The great vision of Dorati is evident, but the shortcomings of the orchestras are evident as well. The dramatic element, so important to Tchaikovsky's music, is somewhat subdued. Climaxes never reach that level of hysteria, no does the orchestra play with a lugubrious sound well suited to the Russian Romantic. Rather, the readings are colder, duller, and not too thrilling. The bonus is, however, that all of Tchaikovsky's tome pomes are in one collection. The decision is yours to make.

excellent performances.......2004-01-29

This is a must have for any admirers of Tchaikovsky.

Still, Antal Dorati is one of the greatest performer of Tchaikovsky and this 2-CD set contains all symphonic fantasies and overtures.

Capriccio, 1812 and Marche slave are recorded wtih Detroit SO, all of others with Washington National SO.

CD 1 begins with famous and brilliant "Capriccio italien". work And then, there is a typical symphonic poem based on Shakespeare's masterpiece: "Hamlet".

And there is an unknown work: "Voyevoda". This is one of the most dark coloured work ever written. This is not same with his early work "Voyevoda, unfinished opera Op. 3". This is late work. Even so, his last work (as you know) is Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique", but opus number of this symphony is 74. So, the opus number of "Voyevoda, Symphonic Ballad" is 78! I cannot to solve this situation... But ý think, this is one of the most beautiful work of the composer and also deserves to be much better-known.

And then, there is an early work: "Fatum". Actually, the composer was destroyed but later the work was reconstructed with orchestral parts. And the last track, famous "1812 Overture". This performance is very good but, there is a better recording of 1812 conducted by Antal Dorati again but it is a Mercury recording.

CD 2 begins with two symphonic poems again based on Shakepeare's works: "Romeo and Juliet" (this is one of the best performance of this work) and "The Tempest" (Tempest is an early work). And then there is a typical Tchaikovsky work: Francesca da Rimini. This work is one of the most difficult work to play of the composer. Especially, the beginnig of the work is horrible (tells about Inferno). And ýn the middle section thereis a very romantic passage which played by clarinet and later by strings... Again this performance is very good, in addition I recommend the recording of Igot Markevitch (available on Philips). And the last track is a solemn work: "Marche slave"

This is an essential recording. Highly recommended.

not quite the one (but close).......2002-11-09

The best, but not the BEST of the best...

Dorati does an excellent job (as usual)with his conducting, the style is amazingly breathtaking - but... But this recording was done in the 1970s with american orchestras. If you really want to hear some great Tchaikovsky, look at some of Dorati's more recent releases, and try to find a european orchestra. It was nice, though, to heaer the lesser renowned pieces on there such as Fatum and The Voyevoda.

This is Tchaikovsky at it's [best available today]

~C~

this is the one.......2002-04-27

Tchaikovsky at his best! This is the one cd to have in your stereo all the time. As always, Dorati ensured the details were taken care of and they do justice to the work of the world's greatest composer (IMHO).

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Tchaikovsky: The Tempest/Hamlet/1812 Overture Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , James DePreist , Frank Curley , and David Christensen Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music | Baroque | Classical | General | Modern & 20th Century | Romantic | Sinfonia | Sinfonia Concertante Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000006X5 Release Date: 1992-12-11

Tracks:

1. Symphonic Fantasy After Shakespeare, 1873: The Tempest, Op. 18
2. Fantasy-Overture After Shakespeare, 1888: Hamlet, Op.67
3. Festival Overture, 1880: 1812 Overture, Op. 49

Amazon.com

Good playing, excellent recording, and fine conducting characterize this entertaining collection of familiar and unfamiliar Tchaikovsky. The 1812 Overture is obviously here because no one would buy the disc otherwise, but the real treats are the two tone poems after Shakespeare. Many fans of the composer don't know that there's more to Tchaikovsky's musical interest in the Bard than Romeo and Juliet. Here's a chance to expand your horizons even as you blow out your speakers. --David Hurwitz

Track Listings:

1. The Budapest Quartet Collection "Book 2" (1932-1935)
2. Trio Op 40 / Quartet 2 in G Minor Op 45
3. Vivaldi: Concerto for mandolins & strings in G
4. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons/2 Concertos
5. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons/Sinfonia "Al Santo Sepolcro"/Concerto Op.3
6. Wagner: Wesendonk-Lieder; Vorspiel & Liebestod aus :Tristan und Isolde"
7. White Election (Poems of Emily Dickinson)
8. Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons/Concerto RV 562a
9. Arensky & Tchaikovsky: Piano Trios
10. Bach at Bryn Mawr

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Up-Tight: 20th Anniversary [Import]

Classic Care: Esoteric Relaxation with Music

Basie's Beatle Bag [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Survivors Suite

Drew's Famous Steel Drums of the Island

Comin' from Where I'm From [Enhanced]

Cowboys, Sisters, Rascals And Dirt

Callas Edition Live - Verdi: Aida, Covent Garden, London 1953 / Barbirolli, Callas, Baum, Simionato, et al

Brotherly Love/Those Were the Days [Import]

Acustico, Vol. 2

Boots

Au Nom De La Lune

Blackmarket 2 Step, Vol. 2 [Import]

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto; Symphony No. 4; Hebrides Overture

Math and Physics Club