Boris Tchaikovsky - The Wind of Siberia (1984) - Vladimir Fedoseyev

Orchestra: Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra Conducted by: Vladimir Fedoseyev Boris Tchaikovsky (1925-1996) Chandos - 2005 - CHAN 10299 H The symphonic poem The Wind of Siberia (1984) is dedicated to the conductor on this disc. The programme depicts both the huge, scarcely populated breadths of Russia's north-east, with their stern beauty, and the fact that Siberia, for many years, served as the prison for political and criminal exiles. The unusual composition of the orchestra allows it to paint the cold colours of the north: the wind section comprises two flutes, two alto flutes, two clarinets, two alto clarinets, four trumpets and four trombones. The percussion group is predominantly focussed on bland, low timbres, headed by six timpanis, capable of forming powerful six-sound chords.