Dmitrij Kitajenko: Tschaikowsky – Symphony No. 1 “Winter Daydreams” | Snow Maiden (Excerpts) – Hybrid SACD

An exceptional presentation of Tchaikowsky’s lesser-known Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, enhanced by Dmitrij Kitajenko’s inspired conducting and the refined sound of the Gürzenich-Orchester Köln.

Product Information

UPC: 4260034866683
Catalog Number: OC 665
Product Type: Hybrid Super Audio CD (Stereo/Multichannel Digital Audio)
Genre: Classical – Romantic
Format: Hybrid SACD (Compatible with SACD, CD & DVD players)
Conductor: Dmitrij Kitajenko
Orchestra: Gürzenich-Orchester Köln
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tschaikowsky
Work: Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13 “Winter Daydreams” with selected excerpts from “Snow Maiden”
Release Year: 2012
Label: OEHMS Classics Musikproduktion GmbH

Overview

Discover Tschaikowsky’s Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, a work imbued with rich melodies and lyrical introspection—yet often overshadowed by his later monumental symphonies. This release, integrating excerpts from the “Snow Maiden,” provides a unique insight into the early creative genius of Tschaikowsky. Under the baton of Dmitrij Kitajenko, the Gürzenich-Orchester Köln delivers a performance of outstanding clarity and emotional depth on this state-of-the-art Hybrid SACD.

German Translation – Übersicht

Entdecken Sie Tschaikowskys Sinfonie Nr. 1 in g-Moll, ein Werk voller reicher Melodien und lyrischer Eindringlichkeit, das häufig im Schatten seiner späteren monumentalen Sinfonien steht. Diese Veröffentlichung, die Auszüge aus der „Snow Maiden“ integriert, bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in den frühen schöpferischen Geist Tschaikowskys. Unter der Leitung von Dmitrij Kitajenko liefert das Gürzenich-Orchester Köln eine Darbietung von herausragender Klarheit und emotionaler Tiefe auf diesem hochmodernen Hybrid-SACD.

Product Features

• Audio Excellence:
  Enjoy pristine digital audio with both Stereo and Multichannel (Hybrid SACD) formats, ensuring every nuance is captured.
• Playback Compatibility:
  Plays seamlessly on SACD, CD, and DVD players, providing versatile listening options.
• Performance Mastery:
  Dmitrij Kitajenko’s sensitive yet masterful conducting, combined with the precision of the Gürzenich-Orchester Köln, brings out the inherent lyricism and intricate details of Tschaikowsky’s early symphonic work.
• Historical Context:
  This release highlights the hidden treasures of Tschaikowsky’s repertoire by pairing “Winter Daydreams” with evocative excerpts from the “Snow Maiden.”

Track Listing

1. Allegro tranquillo
   Duration: 12:22
2. Adagio cantabile, ma non tanto
   Duration: 11:30
3. Allegro scherzando giocoso
   Duration: 08:27
4. Andante lugubre – Allegro moderato – Allegro maestoso
   Duration: 12:36
5. Snow Maiden – Introduction
   Duration: 05:54
6. Snow Maiden – Melodrama
   Duration: 04:47
7. Snow Maiden – Dance of the Skomorokhi
   Duration: 04:49

Total Duration: 60:40

Interesting Facts

• Rediscovering Early Romanticism:
  Tschaikowsky’s Symphony No. 1, composed in 1866, brims with untapped creative expression. Although later symphonies often dominate discussions, this work offers a glimpse into his formative stylistic innovations, marked by both robust orchestration and tender thematic ideas.

• Critically Acclaimed Performance:
  Reviews from BBC Music Magazine and Gramophone highlight Kitajenko’s sensitive interpretation, particularly praising the atmospheric slow movement and the nimble, engaging string passages. This recording is lauded for its responsive playing and exceptional sound quality.

German Translation – Interessante Fakten

• Frühe Romantik neu entdecken:
  Tschaikowskys Sinfonie Nr. 1, komponiert 1866, sprüht vor unentdecktem schöpferischem Ausdruck. Obwohl seine späteren Sinfonien oft mehr Beachtung finden, gewährt dieses Werk einen Einblick in seine prägenden stilistischen Innovationen – gekennzeichnet durch kraftvolle Orchestrierung und zarte thematische Nuancen.

• Kritisch gelobte Darbietung:
  Rezensionen der BBC Music Magazine und Gramophone heben Kitajenko’s einfühlsame Interpretation hervor, wobei insbesondere das atmosphärische langsame Intermezzo und die flinken, mitreißenden Streicherpassagen gelobt werden. Diese Aufnahme besticht durch ihre reaktionsschnelle Spielweise und außergewöhnliche Klangqualität.

Publishers

Published by OEHMS Classics Musikproduktion GmbH, this release is a testament to high-fidelity classical recording and innovative audio technology in the genre of Romantic symphonic music. All rights reserved under catalog number OC 665.

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