Your favourite Tchaikovsky symphony?

Started by Mark, May 25, 2007, 02:32:47 PM

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Your favourite Tchaikovsky symphony?

No. 1 'Winter Daydreams'
4 (8.2%)
No. 2 'Little Russian'
1 (2%)
No. 3 'Polish'
0 (0%)
No. 4
6 (12.2%)
No. 5
12 (24.5%)
No. 6 'Pathetique'
22 (44.9%)
'Manfred' Symphony
4 (8.2%)

Total Members Voted: 29

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rubio

#20
May 26, 2007, 01:39:48 AM
I really love the 5th symphony, my favourite, when performed properly (especially the beautiful slow parts) and the fourth Symphony I also find excellent. The first movement of the sixth is really something to treasure, but I almost always get bored in the easily repetitive march in the 3rd movement "Allegro molto vivace" (a clear exception is Mravinsky and there may be others). The 1st and 2nd symphonies are very charming pieces, while I haven't listened to the 3rd and Manfred enough yet.
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sound67

#21
May 26, 2007, 01:53:25 AM
No.6. The least crappy.

Thomas
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BachQ

#22
May 26, 2007, 11:28:25 AM
........ really not sure ......... lemme think ..........


greg

#23
May 26, 2007, 11:49:51 AM
man...... hard to decide. It's been forever since i last listened to any of his symphonies, but I really like the last 3- EQUALLY. So I chose 6, i don't know why. Plus, the first 3 i've only heard once a long time ago, and i haven't heard the Manfred symphony, so i don't even know if i'm qualified to vote.  :-\

Sergeant Rock

#24
May 26, 2007, 01:34:46 PM
Winter Dreams

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71 dB

#25
May 26, 2007, 02:22:28 PM
I haven't explored Tchaikovsky's symphonies.
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Harry

#26
May 26, 2007, 02:27:24 PM
Quote from: 71 dB on May 26, 2007, 02:22:28 PM
I haven't explored Tchaikovsky's symphonies.

Than it is high time you did my friend! :)

71 dB

#28
May 26, 2007, 02:32:21 PM
Quote from: Harry on May 26, 2007, 02:27:24 PM
Than it is high time you did my friend! :)

Why is that my friend? Are those symphonies really worth it?
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Mark

#29
May 26, 2007, 02:33:52 PM
Quote from: 71 dB on May 26, 2007, 02:32:21 PM
Why is that my friend? Are those symphonies really worth it?

Hearing Nos. 4-6 and the 'Manfred' are essential as far as I'm concerned.

71 dB

#30
May 26, 2007, 02:35:49 PM Last Edit: May 26, 2007, 02:46:46 PM by 71 dB
Quote from: Mark on May 26, 2007, 02:33:52 PM
Hearing Nos. 4-6 and the 'Manfred' are essential as far as I'm concerned.

Well, I have heard #6 many times on radio. Doesn't exactly encourage to explore the rest.  ::)

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mahlertitan

#31
May 26, 2007, 02:57:40 PM
either fifth or the sixth, the rest are not worth mentioning.

Brian

#32
May 26, 2007, 03:43:54 PM
Quote from: sound67 on May 26, 2007, 01:53:25 AM
No.6. The least crappy.

Thomas

Quote from: MahlerTitan on May 26, 2007, 02:57:40 PM
either fifth or the sixth, the rest are not worth mentioning.

*frowns, scratches head, and goes off to listen to Manfred for the first time*

George

#33
May 26, 2007, 04:24:25 PM
Quote from: Mark on May 26, 2007, 02:33:52 PM
Hearing Nos. 4-6 and the 'Manfred' are essential as far as I'm concerned.

I need recommendations for Manfred.

Muti?

Mark

#34
May 26, 2007, 04:30:26 PM
I'm not your man(fred) for this, George. ;D I'll let the experts answer ...

George

#35
May 26, 2007, 04:31:01 PM
Quote from: Mark on May 26, 2007, 04:30:26 PM
I'm not your man(fred) for this, George. ;D I'll let the experts answer ...


;)

DavidW

#36
May 26, 2007, 04:41:37 PM
I like the Manfred alot, but this has to be the first time I've seen such interest in the symphony!  Simply amazing. :)

Mark

#37
May 26, 2007, 04:44:28 PM
It also surprises me, David, that more voters like his Fifth than his Fourth. I'd expected the reverse.

DavidW

#38
May 26, 2007, 05:02:00 PM
Quote from: Mark on May 26, 2007, 04:44:28 PM
It also surprises me, David, that more voters like his Fifth than his Fourth. I'd expected the reverse.

Yeah I think in bigger circles you find 4 > 6 > 5 and Manfred not even considered.  Of course also people don't generally discuss say Penderecki as much as he is discussed here, we have an interesting group of listeners here, beyond the average bear.

samtrb

#39
May 26, 2007, 05:02:12 PM
Quote from: rubio on May 26, 2007, 01:39:48 AM
I really love the 5th symphony, my favourite, when performed properly

This is exactly what i wanted to say. the fifth is a test of every conductor, it's either a pass or a fail ! the brass section can either sound vulgar or elegent, and the dialog with the strings should be balanced. Gergiev gets an A  ;D
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