P. I. Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 1, Capriccio Italien / Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra Kosice, Ltg./Cond.: Bystrik Rezucha, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana, Ltg./Cond.: Anton Nanut / Point Classics Audio CD 1994 / 2670312

UPC 078736414729

The Capriccio Italien, Op. 45, is a fantasy for orchestra composed between January and May 1880 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It premiered 18 December, 1880 (New System) in Moscow, conducted by Nikolay Rubinstein. However, the first performance of the Italian Capriccio took place in Moscow on 6/18 December 1880, conducted by Nikolay Rubinstein.

Tracklist:

Simphony No. 1 in G minor,
“Winter Daydreams”, Op. 13

1.  Allegro tranquillo   10.59

2.  Adagio cantabile ma non troppo    11.59

3.  Scherzo: Allegro scherzando giocoso    11.26

4.  Finale: Andante lugubre -
     Allegro maestoso    12.21

5.  Capriccio Italien, Op. 45    15.03
     Andante
     Pochissimo piu mosso
     Allegro moderato
     Andante, presto
     Allegro moderato
     Presto
     Prestissimo

• Orchestra - Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor - Bystrik Rezucha, Anton Nanut