| Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony | 
| Creators: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Vasily Petrenko, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Label: Naxos
Category: Music
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,569
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 8570568
UPC: 747313056873
EAN: 0747313056873
ASIN: B001F1YBUS
Release Date: September 29, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Manfred Symphony, Op. 58 | | • | The Voyevoda (Symphonic Ballad after Mickiewicz), Op. 78 |
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| Customer Reviews:
Excellent October 14, 2008
Steve (Huddersfield, U.K.)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
Simply a marvellous performance and recording of Tchaikovsky's (slightly neglected) Manfred Symphony. The R.L.P.O play marvellously, with particularly characterful woodwinds, and Petrenko delivers a performance that has all the excitement of a live performance. The great melody in the strings in the final movement is delivered with a terrific sweep; this is a truly committed performance, and is very well recorded (much better than most record companies get in Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall).
At this price it's an absolute bargain. Tchaikovsky lovers don't hesitate!
Ironically Byronic January 2, 2010
JayJayDee (Allovertheworld)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Why would you expect to find contact with the nineteenth century Byronic spirit in a recording of music released early in the twenty first century from a city based in the north west of England?
Try this performance of Manfred and find out why?
Not just for the sentimental and backward-looking; this is also a performance of power and precision. The fact that I was so transported by the beauty of the Alpine scene (III - Andante) is just an unexpected bonus. The sprites are also present in this recording - it is multi-faceted.
The Voyevoda is a rarity and more welcome for that. I remember it was part of a much-treasured Dorati disc in the early '70s but gets a rare outing these days.
Having been well rewarded, recently, by the Shostakovich offerings from these forces I must say that I look forward to any and all of the future releases from the Petrenko /Liverpool / Naxos partnership
Beautifully crafted Manfred November 25, 2009
Dr. A. N. Virji (London)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Vasily Petrenko has put Liverpool Phil as well as this lovely piece firmly on the map in this recording. I have never heard Tchaikovsky played more lyrically and with such refined and expansive yet restrained rubato. A worthy winner of Gramophone award. When will they record the first (Winter daydreams)?
A Great Recording January 22, 2010
Bill Leece (Kendal, UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic world class performance by any standard of measure and ansolute bargain at the price. The Liverpool Philharmonic is on top form. The playing from all sections of the orchestra is sublime. As for the brass, well the sheer energy is amazing. This is a great recording. It is difficult to comprehend why Tschaikowsky had any doubts about it.
You can not help but wonder if Richard Strauss knew the work. The last couple of minutes of the finale reminded me of the conclusion of Strauss's tone poem Death and Transfiguration where the artist transcends the boundaries of the world. Clearly Vasily Petrenko is going to be one of the great conductors of the future. Just buy it.
RLPO - Petrenko - Tchaikovsky 'Manfred' August 29, 2010
J A Elms
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic under their hugely talented conductor Vasily Petrenko performed this symphony to great critical acclaim at the 2010 BBC Proms. For me this has been one of the many highlight of this year's season. It was good to find that this team had recorded this. It is excellent and at a bargain price. Highly recommended.
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