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Valery Afanassiev

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Afanasyevs Tchaikovsky PathtiqueAfanasyevs artistic endeavors extend far beyond his career as a pianist; he is also active as a writer and thinker. In particular, his work as a conductorfor which opportunities have been gradually increasing in recent yearsis causing a sensation in the contemporary classical music world.He has previously released Brahmss Symphonies Nos. 2 and 4 on the Exton label, and his performanceswhich can only be described as uniquegenerated a huge response.This release features live recordings of Pathtique and Romeo and Juliet performed with the Tokyo City Philharmonic. I am very curious to see how this prodigious talent interprets Tchaikovskys masterpieces.The liner notes were written by Mr. Katsuyoshi Uno, who actually attended the concert that evening.Tchaikovsky:Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, PathtiqueFantasy Overture Romeo and JulietTokyo City Philharmonic Or