YURI TEMIRKANOV CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY | Deutsche Grammophon

Yuri Temirkanov conducts the Verbier Festival Orchestra in a program of works by Tchaikovsky, released today on our joint label Verbier Festival Gold. Recorded live from concerts at the Verbier Festival in 2001 and 2011 respectively, Temirkanov interprets Tchaikovsky’s 5th symphony and a selection of movements from the ballet Swan Lake.

A legendary figure at the Verbier Festival since 1994, Yuri Temirkanov was not only one of the most devoted conductors, but also a guiding presence for generations of young musicians. A discreet maestro, he was admired for his uncompromising artistic integrity and his deep understanding of the repertoire. This particularly includes the works of Tchaikovsky, which he conducted with unmatched sensitivity. His performances, shaped by a lifetime dedicated to music, resonated with the brilliance and passion of his Leningrad heritage.