HISTORICAL RUSSIAN ARCHIVES: Eugeny Mravinski Edition [CD de audio] Leningrad Philarmonic Orchestra, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov, Rims

The second batch of 3-CD sets from the rich Russian archive catalogue, showcasing legendary Russian musicians and the works of their compatriots. Russians always say that only they can understand the Russian soul in Russian music! But can we contradict them? Hear the fiery and noble Tchaikovsky by Mravinsky in the enervating and passionate Rachmaninoff by Svetlanov, the deep understanding of the world by Shostakovich (world premiere of the 14th symphony), the famous piano sounds of the Russian piano school in the hands of Emil Gilels: unique proof of a unique era in the history of Western music. As evidence against the claim that Russians can only play Russian music, Yevgeny Kissin shows a true master in Chopin and Liszt...all booklets contain content notes and a biography of the artist.