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Paavo Jarvi

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[Paavo & the Tonhalle: Tchaikovsky Symphony Cycle Begins with Symphony No. 5!]Paavo Jrvi was appointed music director of the Tonhalle Orchestra in 2019. Recording of the complete Tchaikovsky symphoniesa first for both him and the Swiss orchestrais set to begin. Symphony No. 5 has been chosen as the first release. Given its brilliant composition and popularity, its an impeccable choice; in fact, it is also the Tchaikovsky symphony that was first performed in Zurich in 1895, and given the historical contextthat since the Pathetique was performed the following year and Francesca da Rimini in 1901, Tchaikovskys orchestral works have been a key part of the Tonhalle Orchestras repertoirethis choice holds special significance.In this Symphony No. 5, the blend of Paavos characteristic lightness and the Tonhalle Orchestras powerful sound creates a pleasant contrast and forward momentum. While a sense of