COMPOSERS: Tchaikovsky
LABELS: Arthaus
ALBUM TITLE: Tchaikovsky
WORKS: Symphony No. 2; Eugene Onegin – excs
PERFORMER: Shernikh (soprano), Nenadovsky (baritone); Moscow Radio SO/Fedoseyev
CATALOGUE NO: 102 123
Of all Tchaikovsky’s symphonies, the Second needs the most kick and sheer charm – not qualities uppermost in Fedoseyev’s superbly controlled interpretation. The soloists in a strong selection from Onegin, too, are useful but not unique.
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2; Eugene Onegin - excs
Of all Tchaikovsky’s symphonies, the Second needs the most kick and sheer charm – not qualities uppermost in Fedoseyev’s superbly controlled interpretation. The soloists in a strong selection from Onegin, too, are useful but not unique.
Published: January 20, 2012 at 4:07 pm