For collectors of Tchaikovsky Symphonies these recordings, taken from the Complete Tchaikovsky Symphonies box set (LPO-0101, September 2017), are available as a separate release for the first time on the LPO label and join previous releases of the Manfred and numbered symphonies (LPO-0009, 0039, 0064) to complete the set. The Symphonies on this disc were written earlier in Tchaikovsky’s career and are lighter in tone than the more dramatic Fourth, Fifth and Sixth. They are based on Ukrainian folk songs and German and Polish national styles, and are more reminiscent of his ballet scores.The London Philharmonic Orchestra’s performances of Tchaikovsky’s complete Symphonies were described as'universally excellent' (David Mellor, Classic FM - on the box set) and 'terrific' (Gramophone) and were shortlisted for an International Classical Music Award.