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Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian"; Overtures

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Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian"; Overtures Neeme Jarvi CD
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  • Artist: Neeme Jarvi
  • Year: 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • UPC: 675754927424
  • Item Number: QLT492742
  • Release date: 07/11/2006
  • 1. Symphony No. 2 in C minor ("Little Russian"), Op. 17, 1. Andante sostenuto - Allegro vivo
  • 2. Symphony No. 2 in C minor ("Little Russian"), Op. 17, 2. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato
  • 3. Symphony No. 2 in C minor ("Little Russian"), Op. 17, 3. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace
  • 4. Symphony No. 2 in C minor ("Little Russian"), Op. 17, 4. Finale. Moderato assai - Allegro vivo
  • 5. Overture, for small (or large) orchestra in F major
  • 6. Festival Overture on the Danish National Hymn, for orchestra in D major, Op. 15
  • 7. The Storm, overture for orchestra, Op. 76
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Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian"; Overtures by Neeme Jarvi on CD


Folk music is the theme for this SACD release by conductor Neeme Jarvi and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Like other works surrounding it (such as the first symphony and the first string quartet), Tchaikovsky's second symphony is heavily dependent on Russian folk songs. Sadly, Tchaikovsky's compositional forte is not his ability to develop a theme, so this symphony is an easy target for getting bogged down in monotony. The GSO infuses as much energy, color, and variety as could be hoped for. Each section of the orchestra deserves kudos for intermittent virtuosic moments: the horn call at the beginning of the first movement, the winds in the trio, and the strings during the Allegro vivo of the finale. The recording mastering is quite pleasant, capturing the broad scope of dynamics Jarvi demands and providing an exceptional balance so that every note of every instrument can always be heard. Also on the disc are three lesser-known overtures. The Overture in F major, noticeably a student work, is also based on folk tunes. The Festive Overture is a slightly more successful synthesis of the Russian and Danish national anthems, during which the brass section of the GSO is allowed to demonstrate its clean, unified, powerful sound. The most appealing of the three overtures is saved for last; the Storm overture breaks away from the reliance on folk themes and allows Tchaikovsky more opportunity to emote and brood. The GSO captures all of these moods, yielding an enjoyable conclusion to this collection. ~ Mike D. Brownell, Rovi
  • Artist: Neeme Jarvi
  • Year: 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • UPC: 675754927424
  • Item Number: QLT492742
  • Release date: 07/11/2006
  • Label: BIS
  • Genre: Classical, Classical
  • Style: Romantic, Symphony
  • Album Time: 72:24

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  • Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian"; Overtures Neeme Jarvi CD
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian"; Overtures Neeme Jarvi CD