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Tchaikovsky / Douglas- Tchaikovsky Plus 1

SKU: 095115199121
$22.99
Tchaikovsky / Douglas- Tchaikovsky Plus 1
Tchaikovsky / Douglas- Tchaikovsky Plus 1

Two of the most popular romantic Russian piano works from the mid-1870s are heard on this new album from the celebrated Barry Douglas. Lyricism lies at the heart of the twelve movements of Tchaikovsky's 'The Seasons' (1875-76), commissioned by the periodical Nouvelliste to appear monthly, accompanied by poetic epigraphs. Tchaikovsky got his servant to remind him of his duty on a certain day in the month, and composed each piece in a single sitting. Each reflects characteristics of a different month, the style is simple, the mood introspective. While the poetic aspect of The Seasons was prompted by the individual musical contributions, 'Pictures at an Exhibition' (1874) was provoked by a visit which Mussorgsky made to an exhibition of sketches and paintings by his late friend Viktor Hartmann. The technically demanding memorial, a popular genre in Russian romanticism, is here played thoughtfully and sympathetically by Barry Douglas.

Tracklist:

  1. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: I. January. By The Fireside
  2. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: II. February. Carnival
  3. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: III. March. Song Of The Lark
  4. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: IV. April. Snowdrop
  5. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: V. May. May Nights
  6. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: VI. June. Barcarolle
  7. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: VII. July. Song Of The Reaper
  8. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: VIII. August. The Harvest
  9. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: IX. September. The Hunt
  10. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: X. October. Autumn Song
  11. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: XI. November. Troika
  12. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: XII. December. Christmas
  13. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade I
  14. Pictures At An Exhibition: I. Gnomus
  15. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade II
  16. Pictures At An Exhibition: II. Il Vecchio Castello
  17. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade III
  18. Pictures At An Exhibition: III. Tuileries (Dispute D'enfants Après Jeux)
  19. Pictures At An Exhibition: IV. Bydło
  20. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade IV
  21. Pictures At An Exhibition: V. Ballet Of Unhatched Chicks In Their Shells
  22. Pictures At An Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuÿle
  23. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade V
  24. Pictures At An Exhibition: VII. Limoges, Le Marché (La Grande Nouvelle)
  25. Pictures At An Exhibition: Viiia. Catacombæ (Sepulcrum Romanum)
  26. Pictures At An Exhibition: Viiib. Con Mortuis In Lingua Mortua
  27. Pictures At An Exhibition: IX. The Hut On Fowl's Legs (Baba-Yagá)
  28. Pictures At An Exhibition: X. The Great Gate Of Kiev
Format: New CD/Classical

Tchaikovsky / Douglas- Tchaikovsky Plus 1

SKU: 095115199121
$22.99

Release Date: 11.16.2018

 
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Two of the most popular romantic Russian piano works from the mid-1870s are heard on this new album from the celebrated Barry Douglas. Lyricism lies at the heart of the twelve movements of Tchaikovsky's 'The Seasons' (1875-76), commissioned by the periodical Nouvelliste to appear monthly, accompanied by poetic epigraphs. Tchaikovsky got his servant to remind him of his duty on a certain day in the month, and composed each piece in a single sitting. Each reflects characteristics of a different month, the style is simple, the mood introspective. While the poetic aspect of The Seasons was prompted by the individual musical contributions, 'Pictures at an Exhibition' (1874) was provoked by a visit which Mussorgsky made to an exhibition of sketches and paintings by his late friend Viktor Hartmann. The technically demanding memorial, a popular genre in Russian romanticism, is here played thoughtfully and sympathetically by Barry Douglas.

Tracklist:

  1. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: I. January. By The Fireside
  2. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: II. February. Carnival
  3. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: III. March. Song Of The Lark
  4. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: IV. April. Snowdrop
  5. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: V. May. May Nights
  6. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: VI. June. Barcarolle
  7. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: VII. July. Song Of The Reaper
  8. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: VIII. August. The Harvest
  9. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: IX. September. The Hunt
  10. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: X. October. Autumn Song
  11. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: XI. November. Troika
  12. The Seasons, Op. 37a, Th 135: XII. December. Christmas
  13. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade I
  14. Pictures At An Exhibition: I. Gnomus
  15. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade II
  16. Pictures At An Exhibition: II. Il Vecchio Castello
  17. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade III
  18. Pictures At An Exhibition: III. Tuileries (Dispute D'enfants Après Jeux)
  19. Pictures At An Exhibition: IV. Bydło
  20. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade IV
  21. Pictures At An Exhibition: V. Ballet Of Unhatched Chicks In Their Shells
  22. Pictures At An Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuÿle
  23. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade V
  24. Pictures At An Exhibition: VII. Limoges, Le Marché (La Grande Nouvelle)
  25. Pictures At An Exhibition: Viiia. Catacombæ (Sepulcrum Romanum)
  26. Pictures At An Exhibition: Viiib. Con Mortuis In Lingua Mortua
  27. Pictures At An Exhibition: IX. The Hut On Fowl's Legs (Baba-Yagá)
  28. Pictures At An Exhibition: X. The Great Gate Of Kiev