"The beauty and mastery over the piano contains something almost unreal ... one would never have believed that The Seasons could produce such an effect on the audience" – Diapason Pianist Yunchan Lim has taken the world by storm aged just 21. He now presents Tchaikovsky’s timeless and rarely recorded piano suite, The Seasons, his third release on Decca Classics. In just a few short years, Lim’s technical flourish, deft control and unprecedented mastery has seen him amass an avid international following – this interpretation of The Seasons delivers on the young pianist’s already formidable reputation.SIDE A1. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: I. January. By the Fireside. Moderato semplice ma espressivo2. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: II. February. Carnaval. Allegro giusto3. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: III. March. Song of the Lark. Andantino espressivo4. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: IV. April. Snowdrop. Allegretto con moto e un poco rubato5. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: V. May. White Nights. Andantino6. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: VI. June. Barcarolle. Andante cantabileSIDE B1. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: VII. July. Song of the Reaper. Allegro moderato con moto2. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: VIII. August. The Harvest. Allegro vivace3. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: IX. September. The Hunt. Allegro non troppo4. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: X. October. Autumn Song. Andante doloroso e molto cantabile5. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: XI. November. Troïka. Allegro moderato6. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: XII. December. Christmas. Tempo di valse
