Michael Tilson Thomas' recording of Tchaikovsky's first symphony has long been considered the best because of its 'balletic' treatment of the score. And indeed, there is an element of danceability in his tempi as well as an irresistibly natural flow in his handling of the transitions. Thomas makes the lilting second movement sound like a soulful lullaby, helped in no small part by the richly textured string playing of the Boston Symphony.
Track Listing:
1. Symphony no. 1 in G minor, op. 13, 'Winter dreams', I. Allegro Tranquillo (Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky) - Boston Symphony Orchestra
2. Symphony no. 1 in G minor, op. 13, 'Winter dreams', II. Land of Desolation, Land of Mists. Adagio Cantabile Ma Non Tanto (Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky) - Boston Symphony Orchestra
3. Symphony no. 1 in G minor, op. 13, 'Winter dreams', III. Scherzo. Allegro Scherzando Giocoso (Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky) - Boston Symphony Orchestra
4. Symphony no. 1 in G minor, op. 13, 'Winter dreams', IV. Finale. Andante Lugubre - Allegro Maestoso (Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky) - Boston Symphony Orchestra
