Tchaikovski: Symphonie No. 6 "Pathétique"
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Composer: Pyotr Il'yich TchaikovskyConductor: Ferenc Fricsay
Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra: Orchestre Symphonique de Berlin
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2006-07-11
Music Label: Deutsche Gram France
Soundtracks:
- Symphony No.6 In B Minor, Op.74
- Eugene Onegin - Waltz
- Eugene Onegin - Polonaise
Music reviews of Tchaikovski: Symphonie No. 6 "Pathétique"
Music Review: An earth-shattering performance
Rating: 5 Stars
Having heard Ferenc Fricsay's outstanding, live performance of Tchaikovsky's sixth (Orfeo), recorded in mono in 1960, I couldn't imagine that he could ever surpass the deep understanding of this work - so evident in that intensive live performance - in a studio performance. But I was wrong: the performance on the present, earlier recording, recorded 1959, is a stunning achievement, not surpassed by his later live recording. It is rare to hear such musical intensity, as we hear in this earth-shattering interpretation.
The build-up towards the great climax of the first movement is extremely well calculated, a delicate balance between extremes. Fricsay's masterly control of this movement is probably the best on record, surpassing even Mravinsky's (DG) and Dorati's (Mercury). Second and third movements are equally well balanced and nuanced. And the finale is just as moving as we can expect after three superbly performed movements. The closing andante is very memorable and moving.
The orchestra is Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, an orchestra that had its peak under Fricsay's baton. Sound is vintage stereo, well preserved and remastered, making justice to this outstanding performance.
Warmly recommended! This Pathétique is the one to have.
(Note: this recording is included in the DG box "Ferenc Fricsay: A Life in Music".)
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