Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 - Russian State Symphony Orchestra/Petrenko (2015)

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
SYMPHONY NO. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
State Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation 'Evgeny Svetlanov'
VASILY PETRENKO, cond.
Recording: Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Moscow, 21 December 2015

I. Andante - Scherzo. Allegro con anima - Molto più tranquillo (0:00)
II. Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza - Non allegro - Andante maestoso con piano (15:16)
III. Valse. Allegro moderato (29:13)
IV. Finale. Andante maestoso (con fiamma) - Non allegro - Presto molto furioso - Molto assai e molto maestoso - Allegro vivace (34:29)

[pianistegolfeur]

Remarquables, tous ces orchestres russes ! Et dire que si nous avions la paix, ils pourraient organiser des tournées de concerts dans toute l'Europe, au lieu de se battre pour un petit bout de terre... Et quel chef, ce Petrenko : une direction fantastique !

[ronjohnson]

This is EXACTLY the reason I love Tchaikovsky. This is more than music. It’s the power and majesty of unspoiled, unadulterated beauty in all its ways and its elements. Yes, that’s what this is! And Petrenko handles it so carefully and respectfully, as it should.

[emilyhutjes]

Я люблю всех ваших композиторов и музыкантов. Это все красиво. Спасибо и с наилучшими пожеланиями из Нидерландов. Еду к Александру Малофееву в Амстердам 1 октября 2022 года. С уважением из Нидерландов. (Гугл-перевод)

[АнастасияКузнецова-яши]

Гений П Чайковского понятен и близок каждому человеку . Браво хормейстеру и оркестру . БРАВО.! ! !

[johnellis]

Petrenko takes us on an amazing journey. That Russian sound is just beautiful

[Park-sppr]

너무 좋습니다!!!
아주 넋놓고 정신없이 감상했습니다.
'좋아요'를 한 개밖에 누를 수 없어서 무척 아쉽네요...^^

[rivaridge]

Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 has often been referred to as the "work-horse of the symphonics." And for good reason. No better tribute could be paid to the genius of Tchaikovsky and this incredible work!

[sheldonbazinga]

Alors là je dis oui! Le mystère, l'épopée, le lyrisme, l'âme slave, la précision, le sérieux, l'emphase, les découpages rythmiques, le tempo, tout y est. C'est du très beau travail! La musique et le compositeur ne souffrent pas. Tout se déroule comme prévu! Merci.

[andrew]

Extraordinary that there should be any thumbs down for this outstanding performance.

[marchbird]

Petrenko is a conductor who knows where to lead his accomplished musicians. And us too. Magnificent performance. Bravo!!

[gilvascov]

Tchaikovsky the great, inmortal with all the música created for him always alive.

[johnmitchell]

The more I see of this conductor the more I like him.

[abe_]

I can't remember how many times I have listened to Tchaikovsky's 5th in the last 40 years but it always gives me the goosebumps as if I am listening to it for the first time, just as in most other works of Tchaikovsky. Starting at 7:37 the lead-up to climax at 9:04 is so mesmerizing and powerful that no other music from any composer could even come close to it.
Consider Tchaikovsky's 4th the man's struggle against fate where the man still has hopes and dreams. The 5th continues along man's struggles against fate while his hopes begin to dim and forces of fate grow more overwhelming with man questioning his fate. The 6th is when man recognizes that his fate is sealed so he just gives up and accepts it.

[sabrinasiggers]

This symphony gives me chills every time I listen to it. The most perfect symphony ever composed. Love it.

[GM-dihm]

Petrenko...so elegant with his gestures and so handsome!

[del-marmare]

You cannot cancel beautiful Russian music. 😍

[donaldkoester]

Great version of this classic masterpiece...My favorite of Tchaikovsky's works...beating out even Romeo and Juliet!!! Marvelous conductor for posting...I heard this when 16 yrs old and still know very note....

[natree]

I remember my parents used to listen to the Herbert von Karajan recording of this beautiful symphony when I was a child. I absolutely love it.

[SmeagolTheBeagle]

Tchaikovsky in my opinion stands up there with the greatest composers. This symphony is a one of a kind pure magic.

[scottmiller]

This and his No. 1 are two of the greatest symphonies of all time, followed by No. 4 and No. 6