Tchaikovsky’s (day)dreams
Tchaikovsky’s first symphony wasn’t composed without any effort. He had been appointed as a teached in Moscow in 1826, and thus had to produce something substantial. Naturally, it became a masterpiece, known to us as Winter Dreams. We effortlessly conjure up images of snowy landscapes and melancholy when we think of it. In 1878, Tchaikovsky enjoyed a delightful vacation at the dacha of his benefactress Nadeshda von Meck in Braïlov, Ukraine. The result was Souvenir d’un lieu cher for violin and piano. Renowned violinist James Ehnes is accompanied by Vladimir Ashkenazy. As an encore, you’ll hear the Danse Russe from Swan Lake.
Programme details
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony no.1
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Mariss Jansons
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskyy – Souvenir d’un lieu cher
James Ehnes, violin / Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Danse Russe (Swan Lake, act 3)
Baiba Skride, violin / City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andris Nelsons
Isaak Levitan, Dämmerung, c. 1900. Oil on carton. Tretyakov gallery.
