Bychkov's Tchaikovsky Project with The Czech Philharmonic

[pastoralguy]

Really surprised to see PRESTO advertising The Complete Tchaikovsky Symphonies as well as the Piano Concertos and various other works on a complete 8 disc set slated for a 30th August release. Having purchased the first two volumes it seems a big step to release everything in one box.

[Petrushka]

Really surprised to see PRESTO advertising The Complete Tchaikovsky Symphonies as well as the Piano Concertos and various other works on a complete 8 disc set slated for a 30th August release. Having purchased the first two volumes it seems a big step to release everything in one box.

To be honest, it's so long since the second release that I thought the project had foundered. Both issues were fine, the Manfred being exceptionally fine, but I did wonder about the rationale behind the series when there are already very many good Tchaikovsky sets out there in what is a crowded market

[BBMmk2]

There are many fine versions out there. Perhaps it’s time for the record companies to embark on projects from the lesser known repertoire, which deserves more recognition.

[pastoralguy]

Mrs. PG's godfather plays in the Czech Philharmonic so we'll definitely get it. I'm not sure the Czech Phil have recorded a full Tchaikovsky cycle so this'll be another to add to the many.

[akiralx]

I listened to the first two symphonies (I agree the Sixth and Manfred were good) - but was not impressed, especially in No 2. There is a distinct lack of impetus, I have about half a dozen recordings of the Second and Bychkov was slower than all of them in all four movements... The Second Piano Concerto however was very enjoyable.

[BBMmk2]

I’ve heard a lot of mixed feelings about this set. I’ve listened to the first three symphonies and then I heard Jansons’s cycle. The latter is far superior I hasten to add, despite its age but I see that Chandos have remastered this set.
I find this most unusual, because Bychkov alwAys, in my mind, sets a very high standard. This set just feels underwhelming.

[richardfinegold]

I guess that I will be an outlier here. I listened through the Symphonies on Qobuz a few weeks ago and thought it was excellent, with the best recording of the Second that I am familiar with

[BBMmk2]

I guess that I will be an outlier here. I listened through the Symphonies on Qobuz a few weeks ago and thought it was excellent, with the best recording of the Second that I am familiar with

Well I better hear this again then!