These superb recordings of Tchaikovsky's complete symphonies are one of the highlights of Mstislav Rostropovich's career. Shortly after his exile from the USSR, he swapped his bow for a baton and delivered these passionate performances with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Newly remastered!01 Symphony No. 1, Op. 13 _Winter Daydreams__ I. Daydreams on a Winter Journey. Allegro tranquillo02 Symphony No. 1, Op. 13 _Winter Daydreams__ II. Land of Gloom, Land of Mist. Adagio cantabile ma n03 Symphony No. 1, Op. 13 _Winter Daydreams__ III. Scherzo. Allegro scherzando giocoso04 Symphony No. 1, Op. 13 _Winter Daydreams__ IV. Finale. Andante lugubre – Allegro moderato05 Symphony No. 2, Op. 17 _Little Russian__ I. Andante sostenuto – Allegro vivo06 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 _Little Russian__ II. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato07 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 _Little Russian__ III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace08 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 _Little Russian__ IV. Finale. Moderato assai – Allegro vivo09 Manfred Symphony, Op. 58_ I. Lento lugubre10 Manfred Symphony, Op. 58_ II. Vivace con spirito11 Manfred Symphony, Op. 58_ III. Andante con moto12 Manfred Symphony, Op. 58_ IV. Allegro con fuoco13222990066/104.28.159.215
