TCHAIKOVSKY VIDEO TAPE - also available on DVD
Symphony No. 6 (Pathetique) plus
Andante from his Violin Concerto
Running time approximately 55 mins

The first movement opens with a murky moody morning before the fog lifts to reveal an autumnal Ullswater, followed by a lively birds section. Then a tender "love theme" shows Derwentwater in all its beautiful autumn colours. Evening leads to a dramatic thunderstorm, and a particularly speedy car journey from Troutbeck to Keswick! Then lively sheep and lambs, a leaping mouse stealing hazel nuts, the red squirrel then getting its share (before the snowstorm) before a beautiful snowy day at Winderemere ends the movement. The second movement is based on Coniston Water, again with beautiful autumn colours. The third movement shows another fast journey to suit the lively music - this time from Ambleside to Keswick, with surprising interludes along the way, before the final movement concentrates on three fantastic days on the mountains during Christmas 2006- when superb views across the sea of freezing fog are suitably fitted to the wonderful feelings of the music.

ANDANTE from VIOLIN CONCERTO -
has a spring theme - with sundry young birds and animals
interspersed with views including Esthwaite Water and tarns
on Claife Heights.

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