The most prestigious Russian orchestra will performSymphonies No.3 and No.6 by Tchaikovsky within the framework of France-Russia Year 2010. A captivating programme because of the great contrast between the two works: Symphony No.3, the only one in a major key out of Tchaikovsky's six symphonies, with its two scherzos, clearly evokes dance music (Balanchine choreographed it). The 6th Symphony, the “Pathétique”, with its gloomy introduction, its waltz in 5/4 time (second movement), its unstoppable descending scales and its explosions, expresses a dark bitterness while remaining so full of splendour... |
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