Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 - Coronation March Russian National Orchestra & Mikhail Pletnev

• Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): Symphony No. 3 in D Major Op. 29 (1875)
• 1 I. Moderato assai - Allegro brillante 13:58
• 2 II. Allegro moderato e semplice 06:25
• 3 III. Andante elegiaco 10:55
• 4 IV. Scherzo 05:45
• 5 V. Allegro con fuoco 08:55
• Coronation March (1883)
• 6 Festival Coronation March 05:46
• Total Runtime 51:44

Info for Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 - Coronation March

Nowadays, Tchaikovsky’s first three sym- phonies seldom appear on the concert programmes, whereas his symphonies four to six – in other words, the symphonies generally recognized as masterpieces – are regularly included. And thus the three early symphonies share a fate that none of them have necessarily earned. After all, each in its own individual way is a worthwhile symphony: the composer certainly did not consider them to be preliminary works, a type of precursor to the later symphonies. From 1866 to 1878, Tchaikovsky taught harmony at the Moscow Conservatoire and during this period, he composed – among other works – his first three symphonies, namely in 1866, 1872, and 1875. And for Tchaikovsky, the journey leading to the symphony was not an easy one: on the con- trary, he trod a painful path before tapping into this high-end genre. This is proven, on the one hand, by the amount of time and energy he put into the creation of his sym- phonies, which was characterized by serious doubts about their quality; or, on the other hand, by the fundamental reworking of his second symphony, despite the success of its première. However, Tchaikovsky had a much easier time with his Symphony No. 3 in D.

The Russian National Orchestra's Tchaikovsky recordings have met with critical praise since Pentatone began releasing its widely acclaimed Tchaikovsky series. Conductor Mikhail Pletnev has turned the RNO into an exceptional Tchaikovsky ensemble, leading to such rave reviews as “the most exciting interpretations of the work you’re likely to hear” (Classical Candor).

''[This] is a knockout recording... one of the finer issues in Pletnev’s latest round of Tchaikovsky symphonies... It’s among the conductor’s best outings.''

'Pletnev has a particular affinity for Tchaikovsky, both as conductor and pianist... Now we have this dynamic reading of the unjustly neglected Polish symphony—no lack of energy here and as usual the Russian orchestra is in top form.“ (Audiophile Audition)

'Mikhail Pletnev's cycle of the six numbered Tchaikovsky symphonies for PentaTone... is now completed by this splendid account of Symphony No.3. The sheer beauty and realism of the sound is apparent from the symphony's opening bars... The orchestral image remains rock-steady throughout, and the recording gives the sound the warmth and richness that has also characterized the earlier issues in this cycle... Pletnev's response to the dance characteristics present in four of the five movements of this symphony is especially engaging and the extra impetus of his performance as a whole, notwithstanding the spectacular sound, will surely make it a clear first choice for many listeners... Highly recommended.“ (Classical CD Review)

Russian National Orchestra
Mikhail Pletnev, conductor

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