Teodor Currentzis, Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” Review

The baton of Teodor Currentzis brings his extraordinary musical talent to the music of Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique.” Currentzis has gained a lot of publicity for his opinion and interpretations and depending on where your sympathies lie, you either hate him or love him. Currentzis and his fearless orchestra bring their almost extreme dynamic contrasts of pathos and hysteria, with vast unique phrasing to Tchaikovsky on their album titled, Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique.” The album should be listened to for the brilliance of the engineering, plus the force and belief of Currentzis’ directing. The Scherzo march on steroids is thrilling, with blaring brass and screaming woodwind, this orchestra brings their energy and attack to convey Currentzis’ style and that’s the short of it!