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1Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy Overture After Shakespeare
orchestra:
Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Theodore Kuchar (conductor)
recording of:
Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture, TH 42, ČW 39 (1880 version, commonly performed)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1869)
revised by:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1870, in 1880)
dedicated to:
Милий Алексеевич Балакирев (composer, pianist, conductor)
part of:
The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 42) and Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 39)
revision of:
Romeo and Juliet (1870, rarely performed)
10:59
2Serenade for Strings in C major, op. 48: I. Pezzo in forma di Sonatina
producer:
Hubert Geschwandtner (producer/engineer) and Karol Kopernický (producer)
orchestra:
Wiener Kammerorchester (from 1990-02-19 until 1990-02-21)
conductor:
Philippe Entremont (French pianist/conductor) (from 1990-02-19 until 1990-02-21)
recorded at:
Casino Baumgarten (former castle in Vienna, now a venue) in Penzing, Wien, Austria (from 1990-02-19 until 1990-02-21)
recording of:
Serenade for Strings in C major, op. 48: I. Pezzo in forma di Sonatina (from 1990-02-19 until 1990-02-21)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1880)
part of:
Serenade for Strings in C major, op. 48
9:34
3The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: VIII. Waltz of the Flowers
producer:
Günter Appenheimer (producer/engineer) (in 1987-06)
orchestra:
Czecho‐Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava) (Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra) (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
conductor:
Ondrej Lenárd (conductor) (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Naxos and HNH International Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1989)
recorded at:
Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic in Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
edit of:
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: VIII. Waltz of the Flowers by Slovak Philharmonic (Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava), Michael Halász (conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: III. Valse des fleurs. Tempo di Valse (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 13. Вальс цветов (valse des fleurs; waltz of the flowers)
6:45
4Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, op. 41: The Cherubic Hymn
bass vocals:
Pavlo Mezhulin (bass) (in 1996-03)
choir vocals:
Камерний хор “Київ” (“Kyiv” Chamber Choir) (in 1996-03)
tenor vocals:
Viktor Ovdiy (tenor) (in 1996-03)
conductor:
Микола Гобдич (in 1996-03)
recorded at:
St. Mykola Naberezhny in Kyïv, Ukraine (in 1996-03)
recording of:
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, op. 41: VI. Cherubical Hymn
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1878)
part of:
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, op. 41
5:58
5Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36: IV. Allegro con fuoco
engineer:
Otto Nopp (producer and engineer) (, from 1991-03-23 until 1991-03-29)
producer:
Beata Jankowska (engineer/editor/producer)
orchestra:
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (revived in 1945 in Katowice) (from 1991-03-23 until 1991-03-29)
conductor:
Adrian Leaper (conductor) (from 1991-03-23 until 1991-03-29)
recorded at:
Studio Koncertowe Radia Katowice in Katowice, Śląskie, Poland (from 1991-03-23 until 1991-03-29)
recording of:
Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuoco (from 1991-03-23 until 1991-03-29)
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer) (from 1877 until 1878)
part of:
Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36
9:18
6Swan Lake, op. 20: Act II, no. 10. Scene, “Swan Theme”
engineer:
Aleksander Karasev (engineer) (in 2001-07)
producer:
Doronini Lubov
orchestra:
Russian State Symphony Orchestra (“Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (in 2001-07)
conductor:
Dmitry Yablonsky (in 2001-07)
recorded at:
Государственный дом радиовещания и звукозаписи: студия 5 in Moscow, Russia (in 2001-07)
recording of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act II, no. 10: Scene: Moderato (in 2001-07)
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act II
2:20
7String Quartet no. 1 in D major, op. 11: II. Andante cantabile
engineer:
János Bohus (Hungarian sound engineer.) (in 1995-10)
producer:
Ibolya Tóth (in 1995-10)
cello:
Gábor Magyar (from 1995-10-02 until 1995-10-05)
string quartet:
New Haydn Quartet, Budapest (from 1995-10-02 until 1995-10-05)
viola:
György Porzsolt (from 1995-10-02 until 1995-10-05)
violin:
János Horváth (violinist) (from 1995-10-02 until 1995-10-05) and Péter Sárosi (from 1995-10-02 until 1995-10-05)
recorded at:
Unitarian Church in Budapest, Hungary (from 1995-10-02 until 1995-10-05)
recording of:
String Quartet no. 1 in D major, op. 11: II. Andante cantabile (from 1995-10-02 until 1995-10-05)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1871-02)
part of:
String Quartet no. 1 in D major, op. 11
6:34
8Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64: III. Waltz. Allegro moderato
engineer:
Otto Nopp (producer and engineer)
producer:
Beata Jankowska (engineer/editor/producer)
orchestra:
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (revived in 1945 in Katowice) (from 1992-11-23 until 1992-11-25)
conductor:
Antoni Wit (conductor) (from 1992-11-23 until 1992-11-25)
recorded at:
Studio Koncertowe Radia Katowice in Katowice, Śląskie, Poland (from 1992-11-23 until 1992-11-25)
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64: III. Valse. Allegro moderato (from 1992-11-23 until 1992-11-25)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (from 1888-05 until 1888-08)
part of:
Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64
5:41
9Sleeping Beauty, op. 66: Act I, no. 8. Pas d’action: Adagio
producer:
Günter Appenheimer (producer/engineer)
orchestra:
CSR Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava) (Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra) (from 1987-10-13 until 1987-10-20)
conductor:
Ondrej Lenárd (conductor) (from 1987-10-13 until 1987-10-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pacific Music Co., Ltd. (in 1988)
recorded at:
Concert Hall of the Czecho‐Slovak Radio in Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia (from 1987-10-13 until 1987-10-20)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: II. Adagio. Pas d'action (from 1987-10-13 until 1987-10-20)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
5:25
1012 Morceaux, op. 40 no. 2. Chanson triste in G minor
engineer:
István Berényi (engineer) (in 1988-07)
producer:
Dóra Antal (in 1988-07)
piano:
Ilona Prunyi (pianist) (from 1988-07-13 until 1988-07-14)
recorded at:
Instituto Italiano di Cultura in Budapest, Hungary (from 1988-07-13 until 1988-07-14)
recording of:
12 pieces, op. 40 no. 2: Chanson triste (for piano) (from 1988-07-13 until 1988-07-14)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1878)
part of:
12 Pieces, op. 40 (for piano)
3:19
11Violin Concerto in D major, op. 35: III. Finale: Allegro vivacissimo
producer:
Günter Appenheimer (producer/engineer) (in 1988-07)
violin:
Takako Nishizaki (violinist) (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra (Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava) (in 1988-07)
conductor:
Kenneth Jean (conductor) (in 1988-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HNH International Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1988)
recorded at:
Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic in Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia (in 1988-07)
recording of:
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo (in 1988-07)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1878)
part of:
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 35
11:31
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1Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito
sound engineer:
Aleksander Karasev (engineer) (in 2003-03) and Dmitry Missailov (engineer) (in 2003-03)
producer:
Lubov Doronina (in 2003-03)
editor:
Pavel Lavrenenkov (in 2003-03)
piano:
Konstantin Scherbakov (pianist) (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-17)
orchestra:
Russian Philharmonic Orchestra (notably, most recordings with DG and Naxos, Dmitry Yablonsky was its music director since 2003) (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-17)
conductor:
Dimitri Yablonsky (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-17)
recorded at:
Studio no. 5, KULTURA State TV & Radio Company in Moscow, Russia (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-17)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso (original 1874/75 version) (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-17)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (from 1874-11 until 1875-02)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23 (original 1874/75 version)
19:44
2The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: III. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies
producer:
Günter Appenheimer (producer/engineer) (in 1987-06)
orchestra:
Slovak Philharmonic (Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava) (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
conductor:
Michael Halász (conductor) (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HNH International Ltd. (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic in Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: b) Danse de la Fée-Dragée. Andante ma non troppo (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14c. Па-де-де: Вариация II: Танец Феи Драже (Variation II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
1:50
3The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a: VII. Dance of the Reeds
producer:
Günter Appenheimer (producer/engineer) (in 1987-06)
orchestra:
Slovak Philharmonic (Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava) (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
conductor:
Michael Halász (conductor) (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HNH International Ltd. (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic in Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: f) Danse des mirlitons. Moderato assai (from 1987-06-20 until 1987-06-25)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12e. Дивертисмент (д) Танец пастушков (Dance of the shepherds)
2:25
4None but the Lonely Heart, op. 6 no. 6
producer:
Murray Khouri (clarinettist and producer) (in 1997-01)
violin:
Takako Nishizaki (violinist) (from 1997-01-28 until 1997-01-30)
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010) (from 1997-01-28 until 1997-01-30)
conductor:
Peter Breiner (pianist, conductor, composer) (from 1997-01-28 until 1997-01-30)
orchestrator:
Peter Breiner (pianist, conductor, composer)
recorded at:
ABC Studios in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (from 1997-01-28 until 1997-01-30)
instrumental recording of:
6 Romances, op. 6: No. 6. Нет, только тот, кто знал / None but the Lonely Heart (catch-all for arrangements) (from 1997-01-28 until 1997-01-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
arrangement of:
6 Romances, op. 6, no. 6: None but the Lonely Heart (Нет, только тот, кто знал) (original for voice and piano)
4:04
5Symphony no. 6 in B minor, op. 74 “Pathétique”: II. Allegro con grazia
engineer:
Otto Nopp (producer and engineer) (from 1993-03-28 until 1993-04-01)
producer:
Beata Jankowska (engineer/editor/producer)
orchestra:
Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (revived in 1945 in Katowice) (from 1993-03-28 until 1993-04-01)
conductor:
Antoni Wit (conductor) (from 1993-03-28 until 1993-04-01)
recorded at:
Studio Koncertowe Radia Katowice in Katowice, Śląskie, Poland (from 1993-03-28 until 1993-04-01)
recording of:
Symphony no. 6 in B minor, op. 74 “Pathétique”: II. Allegro con grazia (from 1993-03-28 until 1993-04-01)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (from 1893-02 until 1893-08)
part of:
Symphony no. 6 in B minor, op. 74 “Pathétique”
8:40
66 Morceaux, op. 19 no. 4. Nocturne in C-sharp minor
engineer:
Dave Harries (engineer) (in 1993-05)
producer:
Chris Craker (UK musician, producer, engineer and label manager) (in 1993-05)
cello:
Maria Kliegel (cellist) (from 1993-05-17 until 1993-05-18)
orchestra:
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (from 1993-05-17 until 1993-05-18)
conductor:
Gerhard Markson (conductor) (from 1993-05-17 until 1993-05-18)
recording of:
Nocturne in D minor, TH 64, ČW 349 (for cello and small orchestra) (from 1993-05-17 until 1993-05-18)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1873)
arranger:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1888)
premiered at:
Home of Marie de Benardaky in Paris, Île-de-France, France (on 1888-02-28)
part of:
The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 64) and Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 349)
orchestration of:
6 Pieces, op. 19 no. 4: Nocturne in C-sharp minor (for piano)
4:51
7Eugene Onegin, op. 24: Act II, Scene II, no. 17. Lenskii’s Aria: Andante quasi Adagio
engineer:
Michaelo Didkovski (engineer) (in 1997-09)
producer:
Marcia Moser (producer) (in 1997-09)
tenor vocals:
Vladimir Grishko (tenor) (in 1997-09)
orchestra:
Ukraine State Radio Symphony Orchestra (Симфонічний оркестр Українського радіо) (in 1997-09)
conductor:
Vladimir Sirenko (in 1997-09)
recorded at:
The State Broadcasting Company of Ukraine in Kyïv, Ukraine (in 1997-09)
recording of:
Евгений Онегин, op. 24: Действие II, картина 2, no. 17. Интродукция и сцена "Ну, что же" (Introduction and Scene "Nu, chto zhe") (in 1997-09)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Евгений Онегин, op. 24: Действие второе
6:14
8Swan Lake, op. 20: Act I no. 2: Waltz: Tempo di Valse
engineer:
Aleksander Karasev (engineer) (in 2001-07)
producer:
Doronini Lubov
orchestra:
Russian State Symphony Orchestra (“Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (in 2001-07)
conductor:
Dmitry Yablonsky (in 2001-07)
recorded at:
Государственный дом радиовещания и звукозаписи: студия 5 in Moscow, Russia (in 2001-07)
recording of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act I, no. 2: Valse, Tempo di valse (in 2001-07)
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act I
6:44
9The Seasons, op. 37b: no. 6. Barcarolle: June
engineer:
István Berényi (engineer) (in 1988-07)
producer:
Dóra Antal (in 1988-07)
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010) (from 1988-07-13 until 1988-07-14)
conductor:
Peter Breiner (pianist, conductor, composer) (from 1988-07-13 until 1988-07-14)
recording of:
The Seasons, op. 37a: VI. June “Barcarolle” (from 1988-07-13 until 1988-07-14)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Seasons, op. 37a (for piano)
4:51
101812 Overture, op. 49
engineer:
Andrij Mokrytsky
producer:
Alexander Hornostai
orchestra:
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (from 2001-08-19 until 2001-08-22)
conductor:
Theodore Kuchar (conductor) (from 2001-08-19 until 2001-08-22)
recorded at:
Grand Concert Studio, National Radio Company of Ukraine in Kyïv, Ukraine (from 2001-08-19 until 2001-08-22)
recording of:
The Year 1812, Festival Overture in E-flat major, op. 49 (from 2001-08-19 until 2001-08-22)
premiered in:
Moscow, Russia (on 1882-08-20)
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer) (from 1880-09 until 1880-11)
part of:
The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 49), Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 46) and Works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky by opus number (number: op. 49)
is based on:
Боже, Царя храни!
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