Tchaikovsky & Mussorgsky Conducted by Kirill Karabits
A Ukrainian theme runs through this programme of Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky.
Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony ‘Little Russian’ is one of his most overtly nationalistic works, drawing on Ukrainian folk songs. Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is coupled with the rarely heard original version of Night on the Bare Mountain, complete with daring harmonies and orchestration.
The Bournemouth orchestra responds with style and drive - all wind sections in superlative form ... bursting with atmosphere, melody and martial splendour.
