Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture/ Marche Slave

The rare and perfect combination of the 1812 Overture with other pieces make this CD very distinctive.The sound is just great. I was thrilled from beginning to end.

I'm program director of a classical music radio station, and have had more calls from listeners about this performance of the 1812 Overture than any other we feature. Part of the draw is the chorus, which is very good, and the discrete use of cannons without going for some of the bloated special effects that inhibit some recordings of the overture. Kitschy music? Sure it is, but this recording does a better job than any I know in convincing the listener it is good music, too, and the pairings on the disc make this a good bargain as well.