The essence of the Russian symphony, combining passion and architectural beauty.
This magnificent recording of the "Pathétique" by the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Kondrashin is known as one of the greatest recordings of the Soviet era, due to its deep emotional expression and intense tension.
Kirill Kondrashin's performance of Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" is a magnificent masterpiece, combining passion and architectural beauty. From the opening melancholy of the first movement, to the driving force of the third movement, and all the way to the somber coda of the final movement, the emotion and tension are sustained. The Moscow Philharmonic's brass and strings weave a magnificent expression, and the recording is rich and rich. Kondrashin's distinctive blend of clear architecture and spirituality has earned him high praise as a representative Tchaikovsky performance of the Soviet era.
