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The Tchaikovsky Project Vol 2 - Manfred Symphony

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Semyon Bychkov on recording Tchaikovsky with the Czech Philharmonic

Tour Dates

12/06/2017 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic w/ Yuja Wang
12/07/2017 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic w/ Yuja Wang
12/08/2017 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic w/ Yuja Wang
12/20/2017 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
12/21/2017 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
12/22/2017 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
02/28/2018 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
03/01/2018 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
03/02/2018 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
06/20/2018 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
06/21/2018 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
06/22/2018 - Rudolfinum / Prague, Czech Republic
1 Manfred Symphony - Lento funebre
2 Manfred Symphony - Vivace con spirito
3 Manfred Symphony - Andante con moto
4 Manfred Symphony - Allegro con fuoco
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Following Tchaikovsky Project Vol.1, an album deemed "so impressive as to render the distinction between technique and imagination irrelevant" (The New Yorker), Decca releases Tchaikovsky Project Vol.2, with Semyon Bychkov conducting the Czech Philharmonic in the epic Manfred Symphony. Continuing Bychkov's multi-year project to shed light on the Russian master's major orchestral works, this latest installment coincides with the maestro's performance of Manfred Symphony at the BBC Proms on 8/31.

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  • Under Semyon Bychkov's baton, the Czech Philharmonic returns to Korea after a 6 year abscence / The JoongAng Daily
    Posted At: October 22, 2023
    The JoongAng Daily YIM SEUNG-HYE writes…..The members of the Czech Philharmonic are returning to Korea for the first time in six years, and this time, they are introducing their “daddy” — the Russian-born conductor Semyon Bychkov — to Korean audiences for the first time.Bychkov, who was determined not to take another position at an orchestra, said he had to break his own resolve when the orchestra members a...

  • Semyon Bychkov discusses the misunderstandings of Tchaikovsky with 90.5WUOL - Louisville
    Posted At: January 16, 2020

    When Semyon Bychkov began working with the Czech Philharmonic in 2013, The Tchaikovsky Project was almost immediately born. Since then, the orchestra and Bychkov have recorded Tchaikovsky's symphonies, other major orchestral works, and the piano concertos with Kirill Gerstein. In this conversation with Daniel Gilliam, Bychkov talks about the misunderstandings of the composer and what his music reveals. ...

  • Czech Philharmonic, Semyon Bychkov - The Tchaikovsky Project is KDFC: Album Of the Week
    Posted At: October 21, 2019

    Decca Classics releases a seven-volume edition from the Czech Philharmonic and newly-appointed Chief Conductor and Music Director Semyon Bychkov, The Tchaikovsky Project. Since the project's inception in 2013, the orchestra and conductor have been delving into exhaustive exploration of Tchaikovsky's music. The first two recordings in the project, released on Decca in 2016 and 2017, have received ...

  • Czech Philharmonic, Semyon Bychkov - The Tchaikovsky Project is KUSC: Album Of the Week
    Posted At: October 21, 2019

    Decca Classics releases a seven-volume edition from the Czech Philharmonic and newly-appointed Chief Conductor and Music Director Semyon Bychkov, The Tchaikovsky Project. Since the project's inception in 2013, the orchestra and conductor have been delving into exhaustive exploration of Tchaikovsky's music. The first two recordings in the project, released on Decca in 2016 and 2017, have received ...

  • Semyon Bychkov, Czech Philharmonic - The Tchaikovsky Project wins 'Most Coveted New Classical Tracks: Disc Of the Year
    Posted At: December 20, 2017

    Each week, Syndicated - New Classical Tracks offers listeners a chance to win the featured recording. At the end of the year the program tabulates how many listeners entered, and the album with the most ‘votes' wins the title as the 'Most Coveted New Classical Tracks disc of the year.'  This year it's the Tchaikovsky Project with Semyon Bychkov. In conjunction NCT will be offering an e...

  • Semyon Bychkov signs 5 year deal with Czech Philharmonic / Prague Daily Monitor
    Posted At: October 18, 2017

    Director of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (CF), David Marecek, signed a five-year contract with new CF chief conductor Semyon Bychkov on Monday. U.S. conductor of Russian origin Bychkov will be the new CF chief conductor and the successor to late Jiri Belohlavek starting the season 2018/2019. Before it, the guest conductors Jakub Hrusa and Tomas Netopil will be heading the CF temporarily. "This day is...

  • Semyon Bychkov - Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony is WFMT: Featured New Release
    Posted At: September 17, 2017

    Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic's recording of Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony is released as Volume 2 in The Tchaikovsky Project, their recording cycle on Decca Classics that will encompass the composer's complete symphonies and piano concertos, as well as selected orchestral works. Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Op 58: Finale (20:11) from Semyon Bychkov: Tchaikovsky's...

  • Semyon Bychkov talks Tchaikovsky with WCLV: Cleveland
    Posted At: March 1, 2017

    Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic launch "The Tchaikovsky Project," a recording cycle on Decca Classics encompasses Tchaikovsky's complete symphonies and piano concertos, as well as other selected orchestral works. The first recording in the cycle was released on October 14 2016, and features the composer's Sixth Symphony ("Pathetique") and Romeo & Juliet F...

  • New Classical Tracks talks with Semyon Bychkov about - The Tchaikovsky Project
    Posted At: February 1, 2017

    p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Helvetica; min-height: 12.0px} New Classical Tracks is a Syndicated Feature airing Nationally on Classical 24 & Statewide on Minnesota Public Radio. Listen to Julie Amacher's Feature with Semyon Bychkov. READ THE TRANSCRIPT - "I was five years old when my mother wanted to find out if I had a musical gift, and it was discovered, " r...

  • Semyon Bychkov talks Tchaik with Mike / 88.9 Idea Station - WCVE
    Posted At: January 20, 2017

    Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov has enjoyed international success, leading orchestras in the United States and abroad. Bychkov currently holds the Klemperer Chair of Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music, and the Gunther Wand Chair with the BBC Symphony Orchestra with whom he appears annually at the BBC Proms. His recent attention has turned to a new project focusing on the music of Peter Ilyich ...

  • Semyon Bychkov interview with All Classical Portland
    Posted At: January 12, 2017

    Being Russian, conductor Semyon Bychkov seems naturally to be drawn to the music of his countrymen, including Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. However, the maestro would argue that Tchaikovsky's music is everyone's music. While the Tchaikovsky Project that Mr. Bychkov has just launched has personal meaning for the conductor, and is embarking on this multi-year, multimedia endeavor out of love for Tchaikovsky's ...

  • Semyon Bychkov discusses 'The Tchaikovsky Project' with Classically Austin 89.5
    Posted At: January 9, 2017

    Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic launch "The Tchaikovsky Project," a recording cycle on Decca Classics that encompasses Tchaikovsky's complete symphonies and piano concertos, as well as other selected orchestral works. The first recording in the cycle, features the composer's Sixth Symphony ("Pathetique") and Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture. The recording ...

  • Semyon Bychkov, NYPhil - Mahler: Symphony No. 6 makes - New York Classical Review - Top 10 Performances for 2016
    Posted At: December 22, 2016

    #6 is Semyon Bychkov and New York Philharmonic: Mahler's Symphony No. 6 - 2016 was an excellent year for Mahlerians, with numerous fine performances of Mahler's middle and late symphonies. It was this first one, from February, that still stands out. Semyon Bychokov's clear, matter-of-fact leadership and the orchestra's intense, serrated-edge playing felt like the composer speaking forcefully in his ...

  • Semyon Bychkov interview with FM91 - Toledo
    Posted At: December 19, 2016

    Semyon Bychkov is Artistic Director of the Czech Philharmonic's Tchaikovsky Project which encompasses recordings and concerts over the next few years. The first release is now out on Decca and features Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" paired with Romeo & Juliet Fantasy-Overture. In early 2017, Semyon Bychkov will bring his Tchaikovsky project to New York, where the New Yo...

  • Semyon Bychkov discusses his beloved Tchaikovsky with WBAA: Classical Purdue
    Posted At: December 14, 2016

    Semyon Bychkov is Artistic Director of the Czech Philharmonic's Tchaikovsky Project which encompasses recordings and concerts over the next few years. The first release is now out on Decca and features Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" paired with Romeo & Juliet Fantasy-Overture. In early 2017, Semyon Bychkov will bring his Tchaikovsky project to New York, where the New York Philharmon...

  • Semyon Bychkov interview with Kansas Public Radio
    Posted At: December 14, 2016

    Semyon Bychkov is Artistic Director of the Czech Philharmonic's Tchaikovsky Project which encompasses recordings and concerts over the next few years. The first release is now out on Decca and features Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" paired with Romeo & Juliet Fantasy-Overture.  Bychkov continues to record his Tchaikovsky cycle with the Czech Philharmonic. This latest re...

  • Semyon Bychkov discusses - The Tchaikovsky Project with classical radio
    Posted At: December 1, 2016

    Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic recently launched - "The Tchaikovsky Project," a recording cycle on Decca Classics that encompasses Tchaikovsky's complete symphonies and piano concertos, as well as other selected orchestral works. The first recording in the cycle, features the composer's Sixth Symphony ("Path'tique") and Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overtur...

  • Semyon Bychkov | Czech Philharmonic - The Tchaikovsky Project is WFMT: 'Featured New Release'
    Posted At: November 28, 2016

    Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic launch "The Tchaikovsky Project," a recording cycle on Decca Classics that will encompass Tchaikovsky's complete symphonies and piano concertos, as well as other selected orchestral works. The first recording in the cycle, to be released on October 14, features the composer's Sixth Symphony ("Path'tique") and Romeo & Ju...
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