 [Larger view] | Pyotr Il&, 039;yich Tchaikovsky and more - Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4
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 amazing 4th symphony | |
| This isn't an average recording and don't look at the cheap price... especially, the performance of Fourth Symphony is very good... with Antoni Wit's 5th Symphony recording (released on Naxos again) this recording is one of the best Tchaikovsky recording on Naxos. Recommended... | |
 Cheap and average | |
| Typical of the NAXOS name, I found this CD to be price worthy and also average. The notes inside aren't exceptional but they get you by on enough information. The recording quality is that of a typical CD. No fuzzy background garbage. The music itself is great. The 4th symphony is famous enough and is enjoyable. Very pessimistic in mood except the third movement which is some fun plucking on the strings. The 2nd symphony is better though. The 2nd movement is a nice march like tune that really peps you up so to speak. The fourth movement is similar in style to that of the 4th movement of the 4th symphony. One theme played quite a few different ways and eventually reaching a climax. The 2nd symphony uses quite a few folk tunes from Ukraine (little Russia). Overall the CD is good. I recommend adding this to your Tchaikovsky collection. And if you don't have one, this is a nice place to start. |
