Description:

This is Ashkenazy's approach to his beloved Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, and of course it is lush and fresh. Each note produced is poetic and lyrical, with a spaciousness that envelops the listener. This is not simply a performance in which the listener is captivated by the beauty of the sound, but a performance that invites the listener to discover another world behind the sound, an experience that can be called an irreplaceable respite or solace. This is a wonderful Tchaikovsky performance that will once again overwhelm you with the richness of the world of Ashkenazy, who has matured as a musician and is now entering a realm that has never been explored before. Kosei Moroishi (from the liner notes) (C)RS