This week, we’ll continue our exploration of Peter Tchaikovsky, focusing on the latter part of his life, including his symphonies, ballets, and life at the Moscow Conservatory. Bill will begin with Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” Op. 33, for cello and orchestra, composed in 1876. We will conclude the week with his Symphony No. 6 in B minor, titled “Pathétique,” which was written in 1893 and premiered just days before his death. Throughout the week, Bill will share the story of Tchaikovsky’s failed marriage and his unique relationship with his patroness, Nadezhda von Meck.
Tchaikovsky, Peter, Part II
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Playlist
Episode 1
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Francesca di Rimini (excerpt)
Cleveland Orch/ Chailly
Francesca Da Rimini – Romeo & Juliet
Lon 414159-2
1:12
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Swan Lake
Berlin Phil/ Bychkov
The Christmas Album / Berlin Philharmonic
DG 002583302
1:11
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Variations on a Rococo Theme
Chamber Orch of Europe/ Gardiner; Isserlis, violin cello
Rococo Variations – Original Version
Virgin 91134
18:43
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Variations on a Rococo Theme
Chamber Orch of Europe/ Gardiner; Isserlis, violin cello
Rococo Variations – Original Version
Virgin 91134
1:33
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Francesca di Rimini, Op. 32
Cleveland Orch/ Chailly
Francesca Da Rimini – Romeo & Juliet
Lon 414159-2
22:54
Tchaikovsky, Peter: The Seasons, Op. 37b April and December
Pletnev, piano
Mussorgsky/ Tchaikovsky
Virgin 82055
6:17
Tchaikovsky, Peter: The Seasons, Op. 37b
Pletnev, piano
Mussorgsky/ Tchaikovsky
Virgin 82055
0:54
Episode 2
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 4 in f minor, Op. 36 (excerpts)
Vienna Phil/ Kubelik
Kubelík – Artist Profile – Bartók, Martinu, Janácek Et Al
EMI 68223
1:38
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 4 in f minor, Op. 36 (excerpts)
Vienna Phil/ Kubelik
Kubelík – Artist Profile – Bartók, Martinu, Janácek Et Al
EMI 68223
0:30
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 4 in f minor, Op. 36
Vienna Phil/ Kubelik
Kubelík – Artist Profile – Bartók, Martinu, Janácek Et Al
EMI 68223
18:16
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Eugene Onegin, Op. 24; Letter Scene
Orchestre de Paris/ Bychkov; Focile, soprano
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin / Bychkov, Hvorostovsky, Focile
Phil 438235-2
10:56
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, I
Philadelphia Orch/ Ormandy; Oistrakh, violin
Shostakovich; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concertos
Great Perf 700812
18:53
Episode 3
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom; “Praise ye the Lord from Heavens”
Leningrad-Glika Choir/ Chernushenko
Tchaikovsky: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Russian Disc 11040
2:34
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Eugene Onegin, Op. 24; Lenski’s Aria
Orchestre de Paris/ Bychkov; Shicoff, tenor
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin / Bychkov, Hvorostovsky, Focile
Phil 438235-2
6:34
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, IV
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Grieg & Tchaikovsky
DG 423060
7:06
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Piano Trio in a minor, In Memory of a Great Artist, Op. 50
Argerich, piano; Kremer, violin; Maisky, violin cello
Trios
DG 459326
18:10
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 5 in e minor, Op. 64 (excerpts)
CSO/Abbado
Tchaikovsky – Complete Symphonies
Sony 87883
14:36
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 5 in e minor, Op. 64 (excerpts)
CSO/Abbado
Tchaikovsky – Complete Symphonies
Sony 87883
0:26
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 5 in e minor, Op. 64 (excerpts)
CSO/Abbado
Tchaikovsky – Complete Symphonies
Sony 87883
0:47
Episode 4
Tchaikovsky, Peter: 1812 Overture, Op. 49 (excerpts)
Moscow Radio Symphony Orch/ Fedoseev
1812 Overture, Op. 49, TH 49
JVC 6501
1:55
Tchaikovsky, Peter: 1812 Overture, Op. 49 (excerpts)
Moscow Radio Symphony Orch/ Fedoseev
1812 Overture, Op. 49, TH 49
JVC 6501
1:25
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Boston Symphony Orch/ Davis
Ouverture Solennelle “1812” • Romeo And Juliet • Danses “Eugen Onegin” • “The Oprichnik”
Phil 411448
20:39
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Romeo and Juliet (original version- excerpts)
Philharmonia Orch/ Atlas
Romeo and Juliet
Pickwick 55
0:58
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Romeo and Juliet (original version)
Philharmonia Orch/ Atlas
Romeo and Juliet
Pickwick 55
3:19
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 5 in e minor, Op. 64, II
CSO/Abbado
Tchaikovsky: 6 Symphonies, Etc / Abbado, Chicago So, Et Al
Sony 88807
12:42
Tchaikovsky, Peter: The Sleeping Beauty Suite (excerpts)
Vienna Phil/ Levine
Ballet Suites
DG 437806
10:12
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 5 in e minor, Op. 64, III (excerpt)
CSO/Abbado
Tchaikovsky: 6 Symphonies, Etc / Abbado, Chicago So, Et Al
Sony 88807
2:05
Episode 5
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Manfred Symphony, Op. 58, II Vivace con spirito
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orch/ Masur
Tchaikovsky: Symphonies, Piano Concertos, Etc / Masur, Et Al
Warner Classics 63781
9:25
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Manfred Symphony, Op. 58, III excerpt
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orch/ Masur
Tchaikovsky: Symphonies, Piano Concertos, Etc / Masur, Et Al
Warner Classics 63781
4:00
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Morceaux, Op. 72; Valse Bluette
Mikhail Pletnev, piano
Tchaikovsky: Masterworks Edition
DG 002362102
2:23
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 6 in b minor, Pathetique, I excerpt
Vienna Phil/ Gergiev
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 / Gergiev, Wiener Philharmoniker
Philips 4756317
0:30
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 6 in b minor, Pathetique, I
Vienna Phil/ Gergiev
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 / Gergiev, Wiener Philharmoniker
Philips 4756317
18:19
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 6 in b minor, Pathetique, IV
Vienna Phil/ Gergiev
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 / Gergiev, Wiener Philharmoniker
Philips 4756317
10:28
Tchaikovsky, Peter: The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (excerpt)
Berlin Phil/ Bychkov
The Christmas Album / Berlin Philharmonic
DG 002583302
2:42
