[Notice] As this is a limited-production item, availability may be unstable. Depending on the situation, your order may be canceled. Thank you for your understanding. After half a century, a legendary performance blossoms once again through remastering and SACD. Tchaikovsky now resounds vividly with the passion and fantastical colors of a young Riccardo Muti. In the late 1970s, Riccardo Muti, then in his thirties and serving as Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra, recorded Tchaikovsky's complete symphony cycle for the EMI label during what would become his golden era. Nearly half a century after the original recordings, these performances continue to shine as a top standard. At the time of the original release, Gramophone magazine praised the set, describing how the conductor's high tension is softened by expressive warmth and a sharp sense of fantasy, and calling it one of the most consistent interpretations and worthy of the warmest recommendation. Muti's interpretations are marked by dramatic architectural strength cultivated through Italian opera and a cantabile sensibility that makes the melodies sing deeply. While driven by dynamic momentum and passionate expression, he brings clear definition to every orchestral section, perfectly drawing out the fantastical colors and lyricism hidden within Tchaikovsky's scores. This collection centers on the legendary complete symphony cycle (Nos. 1-6). It also comprehensively includes major orchestral works from his analog recordings, including the "Manfred Symphony" and the fantasy overture "Romeo and Juliet," both highly acclaimed for Muti's interpretations. In the Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Andrei Gavrilov, winner of the 1974 International Tchaikovsky Competition, as soloist, Muti's passionate baton and Gavrilov's breathtaking virtuosity ignite sparks in a commanding performance. A landmark in Tchaikovsky recordings, overflowing with the brilliance and energy of a young master. For this release, SACDs 1-4, which were not remastered for the 2021 Muti complete-edition box set, have now been newly remastered for the first time from the original master tapes, using a high-resolution remaster by Studio Circe in Paris in 2025. The high-performance SACD format lets you enjoy an unprecedented level of detail. SACD 5, the "Manfred Symphony," is an early digital recording. It has been remastered by mastering engineer Atsuo Fujita. Using a special processor based on the latest technology, overtones that could not be captured in the original recording have been revived, enabling the full use of a wide frequency range and dynamic range. Multi-case (plastic case) packaging.