Tschaikowsky - Violinkonzert/Streicherserenade - Naxos Deutschland

"Vilion Concerto - Serenade for Strings - Scenes of Russia"

The rich and evocative sites of Russia are inseparable from the sounds of Tchaikovsky's immortal melodies.

This volume of NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY returns to Russia and the music and world of Tchaikovsky. Violin Concerto, Op. 35 and Serenade for Strings evoke memories of Tchaikovsky's homeland. From the Venice-like waterways of St. Petersburg to the famed Mariinaky (Kirov) Theater; from the remote splendor of the Yelagin Palace to sacred churches. Float along the River Neva for a stunning view of St. Petersburg's wondrous beauty; experience the intimacy of Tchaikovsky's own country home, preserved in the time as he left it. These are sites and sounds as timeless as Tchaikovsky's music.

Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
1. Allegro moderato (19:21)
2. Canzonetta: Andante (7:58)
3. Finale: Allegro vivacissimo (10:23)

Takako Nishizaki, Violin
Slovak Philharminic Orchestra
Kenneth Jean, Conductor

Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48
4. Pezzo in forma di Sonatina (9:31)
5. Walzer (3:51)
6. Elégie (9:08)
7. Finale (Tema Russo) (7:49)

Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Philippe Entremont, Conductor