Long overshadowed by the ubiquitous First, Tchaikovsky's Second Piano Concerto is finally receiving its just acknowledgement. Here is a rare chance to hear this marvelously expansive work in its entirety and marvel at the long reverie during the slow movement where the piano participates in a dialogue with cello and violin. It is performed by Eldar Nebolsin, who has garnered accolades for his recordings of Romantic music. Another revelation is the Gorchakov arrangement of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Many leading conductors believe this orchestration conveys more of the colour, vitality and earthiness of old Russia. This sensational version is like looking at the pictures with decades of varnish removed..
Conductor
Johannes Fritzsch
Piano
Eldar Nebolsin
Tchaikovsky
Piano Concerto No.2
Mussorgsky Arr.Gorchakov
Pictures at an Exhibition