Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C [download]

Performance: **** Recording: ***** ‘Simovic focuses on [Tchaikovsky’s] lyricism, culminating in a joyous finale.’
BBC Music Magazine

***** ‘The accuracy of [Simovic’s] tempos help develop a primarily balanced vision, never at the expense of emotion and mystery.’
Diapason

‘The variety and subtlety of the textures make demands not only on performers but on the recording process, and all is well managed here. Simovic sets the Serenade off in stately, ceremonial style, drawing great warmth and depth of tone from the orchestra.’
Gramophone

‘A reminder – if reminder were needed – of just how world-class the string section of the London Symphony Orchestra is.’
Classical CD Choice

‘A polished and poised account of Tchaikovsky’s C Major Serenade. The big and bold opening sets the scene, though the performance as a whole is memorable for the subtle dynamic shades in the central movements… an acceleration in the work’s final bars showcases the ensemble’s virtuosity and brings the work to a brilliant conclusion.’
The Strad

‘In both works the control of dynamics, inner voicing and rhythm is marvellous. Under Simovic’s direction its concerto grosso form is strongly projected.’
Hifi News