Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade/Respighi: Fontane Di Roma

1. Scheherazade, symphonic suite for orchestra, Op. 35
Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov
Conducted by Riccardo Muti

2. Fontane di Roma (The Fountains of Rome), symphonic poem, P. 106
Composed by Ottorino Respighi
Conducted by Riccardo Muti

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade/Respighi: Fontane Di Roma,Ottorino Respighi,Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov,Riccardo Muti,Angel Records,20th/21st Century Tone Poem/Symphonic Poem,Classical,Classical Music,Orchestral,Suite for Orchestra

Average customer rating: Gorgeousness counts for a lot in these two luscious works I would give this recording 10 stars if I could

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Respighi: Fountains of Rome Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Respighi | Respighi, Ottorino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Richard Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie Symphonie Fantastique Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra; Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta; Hungarian Sketches ASIN: B00000IOMF Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

1. Scheherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: I. The Sea And Sinbad's Ship
2. Scheherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: II. The Story Of The Kalander Prince
3. Scheherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: III. The Young Prince And The Young Princess
4. Scheherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: IV. Festival At Baghded - The Sea-Shipwreck - The Ship Goes To Pieces On A Rock
5. Fountains Of Rome: La fontana di Valle Guila all'alba
6. Fountains Of Rome: La fontana del Tritone al mattino
7. Fountains Of Rome: La fontana di Trevi al meriggio
8. Fountains Of Rome: La fontana di Villa Medici al tramonto

Customer Reviews:

Gorgeousness counts for a lot in these two luscious works.......2006-06-02

Most older listeners leave behind light classics like Scheherazade and the Fountains of Rome at a certain point. I retain a lingering fondness for the former, though, and in the annals of great Scheherazade recordings, Stokowski produced a handufl. This must be the most gorgeous to come out of Philadelphia since his heyday, and gorgeousness counts for a lot.

Muti doesn't lay on the Arabian Nights shmaltz at all--his tempos tend to be brisk, his phrasing pristine rather than blatant. But there's panache, and EMI's recorded sound, if a bit distant, packs a punch. If Scheherazade is one of your guilty pleasures, this is a luscious wallow. The Resphigi, also gorgeously played, gets a marvellously pure and un-vulgar reading.

I would give this recording 10 stars if I could.......2002-11-09

I have several recordings of Scheherazade. Ormandy's old recording was my favorite until now. Reiner with the CSO, many others, but, since receiving this recording just three days ago I can say, in complete amazement that this is the most beautifully played orchestral recording I have ever heard in my life. I know that there has been much said about Maestro Muti 'killing' the 'Philadelphia' sound, but upon listening to more and more of his Philadelphia recordings that there is a refinement that I hear in no other orchestra. And, this recording of Rimsky Korsakov tops them all. Listen to the strings in the third movement, 'The young Prince and the your Princess. I have never heard such beautiful tone and playing. I feel as if I am being told the story as the music is played. Maestro Muti has brought out a tone in the strings that I cannot describe-I mean, all the great orchestras of the world have great string sections, they are the heart of the orchestra, but somehow there is a refinement that I cannot describe but it is as if I can reach out and touch it, or there are overtones of such beauty-I don't know-maybe it is all of the Strads and Guarneries the orchestra possesses.

Anyway I hope that anyone who reads this will buy the recording. The Respighi is beautiful also, but I listen to the complete recording of the set Muti has recorded with the PHO

Average customer rating: Excellent CD

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade/Respighi: Fontane Di Roma Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Respighi | Respighi, Ottorino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000002STC Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

1. Manon: Act I: Prelude
2. Manon: Act I: HolHMonsieur l'Hier? (Guillot, Bretigny, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette)
3. Manon: Act I: Hors d'oeuvre de choix!
4. Manon: Act I: Entendez-vous la cloche...Allez 'auberge voisine (Lescaut)...Les voil
5. Manon: Act I: Je suis encor tout urdie (Manon)
6. Manon: Act I: Partez! On sonne!
7. Manon: Act I: Il vous parlait, Manon?...Regardez-moi bien dans les yeux! (Lescaut)
8. Manon: Act I: Restons ici...Voyons, Manon, plus de chims! (Manon)
9. Manon: Act I: Quelqu'un...J'ai marqu'heure du drt...Et je sais votre nom (Manon, Des Grieux)
10. Manon: Act I: Nous vivrons aris tous les deux!...Plus un sous!
11. Manon: Act II: Manon! Avez-vous peur que mon visage (Des Grieux, Manon)
12. Manon: Act II: Enfin, les amoureux (Lescaut, Bretigny, Des Grieux, Manon)
13. Manon: Act II: Allons! Il le faut!...Adieu, notre petite table (Manon)
14. Manon: Act II: C'est lui...Instant charmant...En fermant les yeux (Des Grieux)...Oh! Ciel! d!

Tracks:

1. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: Entr'acte
2. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: Voyez mules a fleurettes!
3. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: A quoi bon l'economic (Lescaut)...Bonjour, Poussette!
4. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: Voici les elegantes!...Suis-je gentille ainsi? (Manon)
5. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: Je marche sur tous le chemins(Manon)
6. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: Obeissons quand leur voix appelle(Gavotte) (Manon)
7. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: Et maintenant restez seul
8. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: C'est elle? Oui, c'est Manon! (Count, Manon)
9. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: Repondez-moi, Guillot!...Voici l'Opera!
10. Manon: Act III, Scene 1: Ballet...C'est fete au Cours-la-Reine!
11. Manon: Act III, Scene 2: Quelle eloquence!
12. Manon: Act III, Scene 2: Bravo, mon cher...Epouse quelque brave fille (Count)
13. Manon: Act III, Scene 2: Je suis seul!...Ah! fuyez, douce image (Des Grieux)
14. Manon: Act III, Scene 2: Ces murs silencieux...Pardonnez-moi, Dieu de toute puissance (Manon)
15. Manon: Act III, Scene 2: Toi! Vous!...Oui! Je fus cruelle et coupable! (Manon, Des Grieux)
16. Manon: Act III, Scene 2: N'est-ce plus ma main (Manon, Des Grieux)

Tracks:

1. Manon: Act IV: Faites vos jeux, Messieurs!...Le joueur sans prudence...C'est ici que celle que j'aime (Lescaut)...J'enfourche aussi Pegase (Guillot)
2. Manon: Act IV: Mais qui done nous arrive...Manon! Sphinx etonnant (Des Grieux, Manon, Lescaut)
3. Manon: Act IV: Un mot, s'il vous plait...Ce bruit de l'or (Manon, Poussette, Javotte, Rosette)
4. Manon: Act IV: Au jeu! A jeu!
5. Manon: Act IV: Oui, je veins t'arracher a la honte (Count, Tutti)
6. Manon: Act V: Manon! Pauvre Manon!...Capitaine, o gue (Des Grieux, Lescaut, Guards)
7. Manon: Act V: Tu pleures!...Ah! je sens une pure flamme...N'est-ce plus ma main (Des Grieux, Manon)
8. Manon: Alternate Scene & Fabliau for Brejeau-Silver in Act III, Scene 1: Voici les elegantes!...Suis-je gentille ainsi?
9. Manon: Alternate Scene & Fabliau for Brejeau-Silver in Act III, Scene 1: Je marche sur tous les chemins
10. Manon: Alternate Scene & Fabliau for Brejeau-Silver in Act III, Scene 1: Ah! vous etes vraiment...Oui, dans les bois et dans la plaine

Customer Reviews:

Excellent CD.......1998-09-28

This is an excellent example of the descripition in the romantic period. This orchestra performs it beautifully.

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