Stars: Polish National Radio Symph Orch, Anton Wit, Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orch, Ondrej Lenard

Summary: This unique video series recognizes the impact of setting and natural beauty on the creative mind, and pays tribute to that by combining gorgeous classical music with a visual tour of the surroundings which inspired its creation. This release focuses on the incomparable music of Tchaikovsky and the unsurpassed drama of the Russian landscape. Combining two beautiful compositions -- the ballet music from his opera EUGENE ONEGIN and his renowned Pathetique Symphony -- with the exotic backdrops of Red Square, the Kremlin, the Black Sea, the Odessa Steps, and many other infamous locations, this is one breathtaking video indeed.

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This "Russian Greatest Hits" journey couples Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6("Pathétique"), and the lovely ballets from his greatest opera, Eugene Onegin, with the majestic architecture and overwhelming vistas of the composer's native Russia. The whirlwind tour travels from Moscow's Red Square to St Petersburg's Pushkin Theatre to the Black Sea. Such musical accompaniment to the breathtaking visuals leads to the conclusion that this country, so rich in history and culture, obviously inspired Tchaikovsky's free-flowing melodic genius. The music is gracefully played by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antoni Wit. Just one quibble: the disc's "travel notes" (briefly describing places "visited" during each section) would be more helpful if they could be accessed while viewing the programme. --Kevin Filipski

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 0
Year:	2001
Release Date:	February 4, 2002
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	D V D I 1010
Keywords:	Music, Ballet, Eugene, Onegin, Orchestral, Symphony, Tchaikovsky, Classical, Performing, Arts
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts