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The Gürzenich-Orchester Köln is one of Germany’s leading orchestras, both on the concert platform and in the Opera.
This release follows Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 (OC666) “The Gürzenich-Orchester Köln is plainly a fine ensemble: poised, cultured, eminently articulate.” Gramophone
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
I. Andante - Allegro con anima
II. Andante cantabile con alcuna licenza
III. Valse: Allegro moderato
IV. Finale: Andante maestoso - Allegro vivace
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Pique Dame (The Queen of Spades), Op. 68: Overture
Pique Dame (The Queen of Spades), Op. 68: Overture
June 2012
“Technically, this is an enormously impressive display: the Cologne orchestra responds with formidable discipline and sumptuous body of tone, while the eagle-eyed Kitajenko directs proceedings with an iron grip. It's all too slick and forceful, however, and I find myself craving greater vulnerability, compassion and tenderness.”
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I. Andante - Allegro con anima
