095115199121

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Seasons, Op. 37, Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, Pictures At An Exhibition

Barry Douglas

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Format: CD

Cat No: CHAN10991

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Release Date:  01 November 2018

Label:  Chandos

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  095115199121

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

Composer/Series:  Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Seasons, Op. 37, Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition

  • Description

    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.