Winter Daydreams

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1. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13 "Winter Dreams", Op. 13
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Conducted by Yuri Simonov

2. Hamlet, fantasy-overture for orchestra in F minor, Op. 67
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Conducted by Yuri Simonov

3. The Voyevoda -- Symphonic Ballad, for orchestra, Op. post. 78
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Conducted by Yuri Simonov

Winter Daydreams, Music, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Yuri Simonov, Classical, Classical Composers, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Romantic Orchestral Music, Romantic Overture for Orchestra, Romantic Symphony, Symphonic

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams"; The Snow Maiden; Romeo and Juliet [Hybrid SACD]
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Tchaikovsky Lite

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams"; The Snow Maiden; Romeo and Juliet [Hybrid SACD]

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ASIN: B000667GEQ
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Customer Reviews:

Tchaikovsky Lite.......2005-09-07

This disc, which will play on any CD player, is SACD multi-channel. I am reviewing it based on five-channel playback (my system doesn't have a subwoofer).

On the whole this is a surprisingly noncommital performance.

Jarvi has long been one of my faves, principally for two reasons.

One, having grown up in Estonia, out of the Western European and U.S. orchestral mainstream, he seemed to be earlier than his time -- which is to say, the way he conducted Romantic repertory sounded like he actually lived in that world; he wasn't trying to recreate a vanished age.

Second, he was a remarkable orchestra builder, getting second-rate ensembles such as the Scottish National Orchestra and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to play their hearts out and make you feel like you were hearing one of the world's great orchestras, or at least not care if you weren't.

Fifteen years ago or whenever it was, I thought (and still think) he should have gotten Chicago when Solti retired.

So I am rather puzzled by this release.

The Tchaikovsky One strikes me as mostly the kind of "objective" music making I associate with, for instance, Christoph von Dohnanyi. Certainly not the fire-breathing Jarvi of yore.

In this performance Jarvi seems to have decided that the emotional high point is the last movement. The trouble is, he apparently couldn't find any others.

Just about everything falls neatly into place in movements 1 to 3, in a check-the-box sort of way. One of Jarvi's strengths as a conductor has previously been an instinct for finding the moments to let the music get unbuttoned, but it rarely happens here. The Adagio second movement is particularly disappointing. True, the maestro has gotten fine playing from his musicians, and the reading is elegant, but goes for beauty of sound at the expense of meaning. It's the kind of interpretation Herbert von Karajan is often accused of (usually unfairly -- try his version of the Adagio and see if it isn't far more probing).

No, not every good Tchaikovsky performance must be full of angst, but you can't convince me that this languid, beauty-for-its-own-sake style captures the essence of the author.

As suggested earlier, the finale does have more spirit. Here Jarvi encourages his players to work up some steam, and BIS's typically fine recording brilliantly conveys several thrilling moments.

Many who have been captivated by the possibilities of SACD will appreciate this issue purely for its sound quality. In that realm it is first-class. As an interpretation, I find it less than compelling. For alternatives, check out the aforementioned Karajan, as well as Tilson Thomas (1970s sound, but still attractive) and Janssons.

Russian Christmas: Tchaikovsky Symphony No 1 "Winter Daydreams" and Rimsky-Korsakov The Snow Maiden Suite ~ BBC Philharmonic Vassily Sinaisky

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Russian Christmas: Tchaikovsky Symphony No 1 "Winter Daydreams" and Rimsky-Korsakov The Snow Maiden Suite ~ BBC Philharmonic Vassily Sinaisky

Manufacturer: BBC Music
ProductGroup: Classical
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000FTIDN2

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This CD features Rimsk-Korsakov's The Snow Maiden Suite: Introduction, Bird's Dance, Cortege and Dance of the Tumblers; Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 1 in G Minor Op. 14 (Winter Daydreams): Allegro tranquillo, Adagio, Scherzo and Finale and then extracts from the Snow Maiden: No 1 Prelude, No 10 Melodrama and No 13 Dance of the Tumblers Allegro Vivace. 11 Tracks. BBC Philharmonic/Vassily Sinaisky 71:41 Total CD Duration 1004 BBC Music Magazine release. Recorded on 6 July 2004 and 5 July 2004 in Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Machester England.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovksy: Symphony No.1 in G Minor Op.13 "Winter Daydreams"

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Nothing Special
Winter Daydreams...an apt subtitle!

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovksy: Symphony No.1 in G Minor Op.13 "Winter Daydreams"

Manufacturer: Chandos
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ASIN: B000000ADD
Release Date: 1992-10-28

Tracks:

Symphony 1 In G Minor Op. 13 - Winter Day Dreams: I-Allegro Tranquillo
Symphony 1 In G Minor Op. 13 - Winter Day Dreams: II-Adagio Cantabile Ma Non Tanto
Symphony 1 In G Minor Op. 13 - Winter Day Dreams: III-Scherzo: Allegro Scherzando Giocoso
Symphony 1 In G Minor Op. 13 - Winter Day Dreams: IV-Finale: Andante Lugubre-Allegro Maestoso

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Tchaikovsky's First Symphony has earned the nickname Winter Dreams from a first movement that the composer claimed describes "dreams of a winter journey." It's an amazingly accomplished work when you consider that it predates such works as Brahms' First. In fact, among the great composers of the late 19th century, only Dvorák began writing symphonies earlier. If you're looking for a separate performance of this lovely piece (most of the others come in sets with Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3), this is the disc to get. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Nothing Special.......2000-04-20

I am a huge fan of Mariss Jansons. Especially because I live in Pittsburgh, and he is the conductor of the PSO. However I was dissapointed with this performance of the Tchaikovsky #1. The First and last movement in particular. I am comparing this to the incredible Slatkin performance. In the first movement, Jansons fails to create winter atmosphere that is so characteristic of the first movement. In the last movement he sounds too reserved, and you long for a more loud, triumphant finale. On top of that, as is the case with all of the Jansons/Tchikovsky Symphonies, the sound quality is somewhat lacking. The strings are lacking in bass and midrange. Really, the Slatkin performanceis so unreal, it actually makes you think its winter, even in June.

Winter Daydreams...an apt subtitle!.......2000-03-24

Recorded in April 1985, this is one of the best performances of the symphony on record. One of Mariss Jansons's strengths as a conductor is to create a sense of atmosphere, and he comes up trumps in every movement. There is excitement and a sense of motion here, but also a sense of dreaminess, particularly in the second movement. The recording, while reverberant, nonetheless assists Jansons and the OPO in giving the second movement an almost wistful atmosphere! The scherzo is perfectly paced, and the finale has just the right amount of excitement without sounding like a football band! Highly recommended, this recording still rates highly despite the passage of 15 years!

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Winter Daydreams

Manufacturer: Sonora Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DC6G
Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

Sym No.1 in g, Op13 'Winter Daydreams': I. Allegro Tranquillo 'Daydreams Of A Winter Journey.'
Sym No.1 in g, Op.13 'Winter Daydreams': II. Adagio Cantabile, Ma Non Tanto ' Land Of Gloom...'
Sym No.1 in g, Op.13 'Winter Daydreams': III. Scherzo. Allegro Scherzando Giocoso
Sym No.1 in g, Op.13 'Winter Daydreams': IV. Finale. Andante Legubre - Allegro Maestoso
Hamlet Fant Ov in f, Op.67
The Voyevoda Symphonic Ballad in a, Op.78

Tchaikovsky- Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams"/ Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian"- Herbert von Karajan

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Tchaikovsky- Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams"/ Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian"- Herbert von Karajan

Manufacturer: Aquarius
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000637LF8

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PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893). Symphony no. 1 in G minor, op. 13/ Winter Daydreams/ 1. Dreams of a winter journey Allegro tranquillo 2. Land of desolation, land of mists Andante cantanbile ma non tanto 3. Scherzo. Allegro scherzando giocoso 4. Finale. Andante lugubre- Allegro moderato Allegro maestoso- Allegro vivo. Symphony no. 2 in C minor, op. 17/ Little Russian/: 5. Andante sostenuto- Allegro vivo 6. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato 7. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace- Trio. Listesso tempo 8. Moderato assai- Allegro vivo- Presto. Berliner Philharmoniker, HERBERT VON KARAJAN. Recorded in 1979.