San Francisco Symphony
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Repertoire
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture
Featuring the heroic Symphony No. 5 and the passionate Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture—featuring one of the best-known love themes ever written.
Michael Tilson Thomas’ approach here is gentler and more lyrical than most, emphasizing the beauty and elegance of the score. It’s one of the longest recorded performances, but the seemingly slower tempos have a pulse and tension that work within the interpretation.The News & Observer