Mravinsky in Helsinki
Evgeny Mravinsky / Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
EAN: 198999088847
| CD 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (1906–1975) | ||
| Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 (1937) | ||
| 5:45 | II. Allegretto | |
| 13:13 | III. Largo | |
| 12:39 | IV. Allegro non troppo |
| CD 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) | ||
| Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 (1888) | ||
| 14:14 | I. Andante – Allegro con anima – Molto più tranquillo | |
| 11:23 | II. Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza | |
| 5:09 | III. Valse: Allegro moderato | |
| 12:11 | IV. Finale: Andante maestoso – Allegro vivace – Meno mosso | |
| 2:47 | Speech about the Sibelius Festival in French and Russian | |
| Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) | ||
| 6:26 | Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55 (1891): Solveig’s Song | |
| Anatoly Lyadov (1855–1914) | ||
| 4:40 | Baba Yaga, Op. 56 (1904) | |
| TT: 88:30 |
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Reviews
8 March 2025
Pierre Jean Tribot: “First, one must appreciate the orchestral colours, so distinctive, yet neither laden with colour, from the string articulation to the poetry of the woodwinds and brass, striking but never brutal… Evgeny Mravinsky is one of those conductors whose style is immediately recognizable by this demonic force drawn from musical material that slams with an implacable nervous impact… This release is reserved for experienced collectors and orchestral conducting enthusiasts, but the latter will be delighted. As with the previous Janus release, the work on the sound recording and the editorial care are exemplary.” Read more
1 April 2025
Ryosuke Masuda: “It is a great pity that the first movement of Shostakovich is missing… However, in 1961, at the height of his power, Mravinsky and the Leningrad Philharmonic were so impressive that they made us forget such adverse conditions. The Tchaikovsky in particular was clear and crisp, with not only the tight ensemble, but also the many expressions characteristic of Mravinsky scattered throughout.” Read more
