For the third volume of his musical tribute to Russia, Barry Douglas has selected a range of love songs and dances by Tchaikovsky that span much of his composing life. From the early Romance, Op. 5 through to the two pieces from Op. 72, his last works for the piano, there is a uniform singing quality, each piece redolent with Tchaikovsky's gift for melody. Although many of these are relatively short pieces, they are certainly more than 'miniatures', conveying both breadth and depth of emotional substance. This volume's 'plus one' comes in the guise of Prokofiev and his virtuosic transcription of ten pieces from his best-known ballet, Romeo and Juliet. Vividly capturing the colour of scenes and characters with the relatively limited palette of the solo piano (compared to the full orchestra) is in itself an outstanding achievement, and Barry Douglas's fearless interpretation dazzles from start to finish.

Tracklist:

Dumka, Op. 59, Th 145 "Russian Rustic Scene"
Romance In F Minor, Op. 5, Th 127
6 Pieces, Op. 51, Th 143 (Excerpts): No. 5, Romance
18 Pieces, Op. 72, Th 151 (Excerpts): No. 4, Danse Caractéristique
6 Pieces, Op. 51, Th 143 (Excerpts): No. 2, Polka Peu Dansante
2 Pieces, Op. 10, Th 132: No. 1, Nocturne
6 Pieces, Op. 51, Th 143 (Excerpts): No. 6, Valse Sentimentale
18 Pieces, Op. 72, Th 151 (Excerpts): No. 18, Scène Dansante
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 1, Folk Dance
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 2, Scene
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 3, Minuet
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 4, The Young Juliet
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 5, Masks
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 6, Montagues And Capulets
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 7, Friar Laurence
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 8, Mercutio
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 9, Dance Of The Girls With Lilies
10 Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet", Op. 75: No. 10, Romeo And Juliet Before Parting

UPC: 095115216026
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 7.2.21
Format: CD

Prokofiev / Douglas - Tchaikovsky Plus One 3 (CD)