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| 1. Manfred Symphony, Op. 58 |
| 2. The Voyevoda (Symphonic Ballad after Mickiewicz), Op. 78 |
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''[Vasily Petrenko] seems to have everything going for him: dynamism, taste, confident command and clarity of communication.... What an exciting conductor he is to watch, and, even more so, to hear in action.'' --The Daily Telegraph
winner of the best orchestral disc catagory --Gramophone awards 2009
winner of the best orchestral disc catagory --Gramophone awards 2009
About the Artist
Vasily Petrenko has been awarded the prize of Best male artist at the classical Brits 2010
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Simply a marvellous performance and recording of Tchaikovsky's (slightly neglected) Manfred Symphony. The R.L.P.O play marvellously, with particularly characterful woodwinds, and Petrenko delivers a performance that has all the excitement of a live performance. The great melody in the strings in the final movement is delivered with a terrific sweep; this is a truly committed performance, and is very well recorded (much better than most record companies get in Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall).
At this price it's an absolute bargain. Tchaikovsky lovers don't hesitate!
At this price it's an absolute bargain. Tchaikovsky lovers don't hesitate!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Why would you expect to find contact with the nineteenth century Byronic spirit in a recording of music released early in the twenty first century from a city based in the north west of England?
Try this performance of Manfred and find out why?
Not just for the sentimental and backward-looking; this is also a performance of power and precision. The fact that I was so transported by the beauty of the Alpine scene (III - Andante) is just an unexpected bonus. The sprites are also present in this recording - it is multi-faceted.
The Voyevoda is a rarity and more welcome for that. I remember it was part of a much-treasured Dorati disc in the early '70s but gets a rare outing these days.
Having been well rewarded, recently, by the Shostakovich offerings from these forces I must say that I look forward to any and all of the future releases from the Petrenko /Liverpool / Naxos partnership
Try this performance of Manfred and find out why?
Not just for the sentimental and backward-looking; this is also a performance of power and precision. The fact that I was so transported by the beauty of the Alpine scene (III - Andante) is just an unexpected bonus. The sprites are also present in this recording - it is multi-faceted.
The Voyevoda is a rarity and more welcome for that. I remember it was part of a much-treasured Dorati disc in the early '70s but gets a rare outing these days.
Having been well rewarded, recently, by the Shostakovich offerings from these forces I must say that I look forward to any and all of the future releases from the Petrenko /Liverpool / Naxos partnership
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had the pleasure of hearing this work in its entirety for the first time at this year's (2010) Prom concerts, and to quote an old phrase, it knocked my socks off! The RLPO gave a performance which I've since relived on this CD; superb playing, wonderful performance, and a conductor who clearly lives and loves this music and (as I have subsequently found, to my delight)other examples of the symphonic repertoire. From start to glowing finish, the performance is excellent, and Naxos are to be thanked for giving this disc to the market.
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A glorious, arch-Romantic feast of virtuosic playing
Neither strictly being a symphony nor exactly a tone poem, "Manfred" is very free and episodic in construction and ranges across an enormous gamut of moods and emotions. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ralph Moore
An Alpine Pleasure
This recording, made in 2007 in Liverpool, shows off the RLPO at its best. Vasily Petrenko thrillingly leads the orchestra through all Manfred's torments. Read more
Published 7 months ago by John Crimp
Tchaik's Manfred
This Naxos CD of the Manfred Symphony, by the Liverpool Phil conducted by Vasily Petrenko is a joy, and the inclusion of the even more rarely heard Voyevoda is an added treat. Read more
Published 15 months ago by SkeSchatz
Tchaikovsky - Manfred Symphony - RLPO/Petrenko
I was expecting great things from the 5* reviews I had read here. I was soon a bit disappointed when the first violins were made to glissando prolifically down to their second... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. N. Hazell
A joy
This album in general lived up to be expectations, a wonderful piece of music and the service from amazon was excellent
Published 16 months ago by mb65
RLPO - Petrenko - Tchaikovsky 'Manfred'
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic under their hugely talented conductor Vasily Petrenko performed this symphony to great critical acclaim at the 2010 BBC Proms. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J A E
A Great Recording
This is a fantastic world class performance by any standard of measure and ansolute bargain at the price. The Liverpool Philharmonic is on top form. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Bill Leece
Beautifully crafted Manfred
Vasily Petrenko has put Liverpool Phil as well as this lovely piece firmly on the map in this recording. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2009 by Dr. A. N. Virji
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