Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2

Album by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky & Gerard Schwarz & Seattle Symphony

Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 are orchestral works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composed in 1866–1868 and 1872 respectively. Rooted in the Romantic tradition, they feature expansive melodic writing, vivid orchestration and, particularly in the second symphony, folk-influenced themes, and they mark early stages in Tchaikovsky's development of his distinctive symphonic voice within 19th-century Russian music.
First released: 4th December 2012

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13, “Winter Daydreams”: I. Allegro tranquillo (Dreams of a Winter Journey)
    12:05
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13, “Winter Daydreams”: II. Adagio cantabile ma non tanto (Land of Desolation, Land of Mists)
    12:14
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13, “Winter Daydreams”: III. Scherzo: Allegro scherzando giocoso
    7:26
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13, “Winter Daydreams”: IV. Finale: Andante lugubre - Allegro maestoso
    12:16
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17, “Little Russian”: I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro vivo
    11:00
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17, “Little Russian”: II. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato
    6:39
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17, “Little Russian”: III. Scherzo and Trio: Allegro molto vivace
    5:13
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17, “Little Russian”: IV. Finale: Moderato assai - Allegro vivo
    10:16