📝 Item Description
A vintage Soviet Melodiya LP featuring two of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved orchestral works — Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48 and Capriccio Italien, Op. 45.
Performed by the State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR under the direction of Evgeny Svetlanov, one of the most celebrated Russian conductors of the 20th century.
This authentic Melodiya pressing showcases the distinct warmth and depth of Soviet vinyl engineering, with rich tonal character and expressive orchestral playing.
 
⭐ Features
✔️ Original Melodiya USSR pressing
✔️ Conductor: Evgeny Svetlanov
✔️ Performed by the State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR
✔️ Includes Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op.48 and Capriccio Italien, Op.45
✔️ Text and titles in Russian and English
✔️ Collectable vintage classical LP
 
📀 Tracklist
P. I. Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
Side One:
Serenade for String Orchestra in C Major, Op. 48
Pezzo in forma di sonatina
Valse
Elegia
Finale (Tema russo)
Side Two:
Capriccio Italien (on themes of Italian folk songs), Op. 45
Performed by: State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR
Conductor: Evgeny Svetlanov
 
📏 Product Details
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Evgeny Svetlanov
Orchestra: State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR
Label: Мелодия (Melodiya)
Catalogue No.: СЗСМ 02617-18
Country: USSR (Soviet Union)
Format: 12" LP Vinyl
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Genre: Classical / Orchestral / Romantic
Condition:
Vinyl: Very Good (light scuffs, plays well)
Sleeve: Good+ (minor edge wear and age-related marks)
 
📦 Package Includes
1 × Vinyl LP + Original Sleeve (with Russian liner notes)
 
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💫 A classic Soviet Melodiya pressing — an expressive, atmospheric performance of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral masterpieces.