MAZEPPA:Tchaikovsky
Gergiev; Putilin, Guryakova, Balashov, Burchuladze, Diadkova
Original Air Date: 03/18/2006
SID.20040102
This is the only Met broadcast of Tchaikovsky’s powerful work. This performance is notable for Tchaikovsky’s powerful music, Gergiev’s assured conducting, and Putilin giving his considerable all to the title role. This is offbeat repertory that I’m glad we’ve had. Gergiev and Putilin make a strong case for hearing the work more often. It should really be on MOoD.