Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Op. 58 - Riccardo Chailly, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leo van Doeselaar (organ)

The Manfred Symphony in B minor, Op. 58 is a programmatic symphony composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky between May and September 1885. It is based on the poem Manfred written by Lord Byron in 1817. It is the only one of Tchaikovsky's symphonies he completed which is not numbered (the Symphony in E flat is a conjectural work left unfinished by the composer) and was written between the Fourth and Fifth Symphonies.

This recording was made two years after Chailly made his debut with the RCO and one year before he became chief conductor of the RCO. Enjoy!

Tracklist:
1. Lento lugubre
2. Vivace con spirito
3. Andante con moto
4. Allegro con fuoco






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