Balakirev: Symphony No. 2 in D minor (recorded 1988); Symphonic Poem "Russia" (recorded 1982); Oriental Fantasy Islamey (recorded 1981) [Leningrad Masters]

1. Symphony No. 2 in D minor
Composed by Mily Balakirev
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Russia (2nd overture on Russian themes), symphonic poem, Op.10
Composed by Mily Balakirev
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Viktor Fedotov

3. Islamey--Oriental Fantasy, for piano
Composed by Mily Balakirev
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra

Balakirev: Symphony No. 2 in D minor (recorded 1988); Symphonic Poem "Russia" (recorded 1982); Oriental Fantasy Islamey (recorded 1981) [Leningrad Masters],Mily Balakirev,Viktor Fedotov,Valentin Koshin,Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra,Eclipse Music Group,Classical,Fantasy/Fantasia for Keyboard,Int'l & World Music,Keyboard,Orchestral,Romantic Overture for Orchestra,Romantic Symphony,Symphonic

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Balakirev-Symphony 2 / Overture on 3 Russian Songs / In Bohemia Balakirev , Svetlanov , and USSR Symphony Orchestra Manufacturer: Moscow Studio ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Glinka: Symphony; Spanish Overture; Music from Prince Kholmsky Balakirev-Symphony No. 1/Symphonic Poems ASIN: B0001MDQ0I Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
2. II. Scherzo Alla Cosacca: Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco Ed Energico
3. III. Romanza: Andante
4. IV. Finale: Tempo Di Polacca
5. Overture On Three Russian Songs
6. In Bohemia

Average customer rating: An Appealing Balakirev Package from Chandos

Balakirev: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2; Piano Concerto, Op. 1; King Lear Overture; In Bohemia; Tamara Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Saint-Saëns: Les 5 Symphonies Glinka: Orchestral Works Vaughan Williams: The Nine Symphonies ASIN: B000BLI366 Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. I. Largo/Allegro Vivo/Alla Breve/Piu Animato
2. II. Scherzo. Vivo/Poco Meno Mosso/Tempo I/Coda. L'istesso Tempo
3. III. Andante
4. IV. Finale. Allegro Moderato/L'istesso Tempo/L'istesso Tempo/Tempo Di Polacca
5. Overture To King Lear
6. In Bohemia: Larghetto/Allegro Moderato/Allegretto/Larghetto/Allegro Moderato (Come Sopra)/Poco Piu Animato/Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo/Poco Piu Animato
2. II. Scherzo All Cosacca. Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco Ed Energico/L'istesso Tempo. Theme Russe
3. III. Romanza. Andante
4. IV. Finale. Tempo Di Polacca/L'istesso Tempo/Poco Piu Mosso/Coda. L'istesso Tempo
5. Allegro/Moderato/Maestoso/Risoluto/Meno Mosso. Piu Moderato/Tempo I. Piu Mosso/Meno Mosso/Cadenza/Tempo I. Piu Mosso/Meno Mosso
6. Tamara

Customer Reviews:

An Appealing Balakirev Package from Chandos.......2005-12-14

A deal, this is, as far as I'm concerned. It comes into direct competition with a similar, two-fer-one deal from Hyperion featuring Evgeny Sventlanov and the Philharmonia Orchestra. The pairing is a bit different, though both offer the two symphonies, of course, and Balakirev's orchestral masterpiece, "Tamara." While Svetlanov gives us two overtures on Russian themes, Vassily Sinaisky gives us "In Bohemia," scored similarly to "Tamara" but more lighthearted and focused more on melody than on color, plus the Piano Concerto No. 1, here sounding somewhat more convincing than on another Hyperion recording with Malcolm Binns. While there is probably not much to choose between Binns and Chandos's house pianist Howard Shelley, Sinaisky gives the orchestral accompaniment more character, and the recording on Chandos is better as well. A curiosity in the Sinaisky set is Balakirev's "Overture 'King Lear.'" It starts out with a regal fanfare recalling the "Procession of the Nobles" from Rimsky's Mlada but then follows the sad course of Lear's story. For a work entirely absent from concert halls, it's pretty effective, worth an occasional hearing.

That leaves the two most important works, the symphonies. Some reviewers have found Sinaisky's interpretations uninvolved and uninvolving. Perhaps this is true compared to recordings I've not heard, for which I apologize. However, next to the Svetlanov First, which I have heard, Sinaisky's holds its own handily, having maybe a bit more atavism and rugged grandeur about it. Chandos's recording, too, is slightly finer, with just that much more heft and maybe a tad better stereo placement. The Second Symphony isn't as commanding as the First--as important a work in the history of Russian music as, say, Borodin's well-loved Second. But Balakirev's Second has its points, too, and its gentler, more refined way is captured well by Sinaisky and his orchestra. Again, the sound is top of the line.

So perhaps you could come up with more hard-hitting performances by shopping around, but to find all this interesting music in one package, well performed and stunningly recorded, is a deal-maker for me.

Average customer rating: Eurasian music A Cheerful Russian Moody compositions, well recorded and performed Sometimes sleepy readings in colourless sound

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Tracks:

1. Sym No.2 in d: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
2. Sym No.2 in d: Scherzo Alla Cosacca: Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco E Energico
3. Sym No.2 in d: Romanza: Andante
4. Sym No.2 in d: Finale: Polonaise
5. Russia, Symphonic Poem

Customer Reviews:

Eurasian music.......2007-06-13

Starting with the American occupation of Japan after WWII, the world has witnessed the birth of a new culture, a fuzion of Western (American or European) and Asian tastes. Whether it be in anime cartoons, videogames, movies, pacific rim restaurants, or alternative medicine, the past 50 years has witnessed a growing confluence of cultures across the Pacific Ocean. However, unknown to many, this benign blending of East and West is not new. Russia straddles both Europe and Asia and unnoticed by many, has been synthesizing cultural tastes of both for centuries. This fuzion flowered with the Romance period of classical music in the 1800s as many Russian composers took folk tunes from across Russia and turned them into symphonic masterpieces that clearly do not sound either European or Asian in origin. The tracks on this CD are examples of this. Balakirev was one of the great Russian nationalist composers, and his music, as heard on this CD, is beautiful, evocative, dramatic and carry a distinct sound. Both the Symphony Number 2, and the symphonic piece Russia, are unique pieces that are enjoyable to listen to. Balakirev only wrote two symphonies, and this reviewer prefers the 2nd one. This being a Naxos CD, the sound quality is flawless and the performances are great. I highly recommend this CD.

A Cheerful Russian.......2007-03-25

For many years, Balakirev was a historical footnote for me; I knew of him solely through reading about Rimsky, Borodin, Mussorgsky, etc., and didn't think very highly of him. Then one day, when driving around in Chicago, the local classical station played a piece that opened with the most expansive, Slavic theme--very Romantic, but not so much melancholy as endearing and cheerful. I was captivated. The movement continued in a very Russian Five type vein, but it was beautifully orchestrated and sounded like a more Nationalist composer's take on Tchaikovsky's "Little Russian" symphony. After the first movement the symphony launched into a rambunctious, and utterly divine scherzo--with a great stamping rhythm which seemed more robust than most Romantic Russian pieces I was familiar with.

Long story short, I listened to the entire piece spellbound, only to learn it was Balakirev's Second (!) Symphony. I barely knew he wrote one. This is the version I ran out and bought at Tower Records a day later. And now, many years later, this version, by Golovschin, remains my favorite version, for its slightly raw, but affectionate take on the symphony. It's a first-rate piece, in my opinion, and every bit as good as his extremely durable (but slightly less melodic) First Symphony. The Second Symphony was put aside when Balakirev became hyper-religious in true Russian fashion (Gogol, Tolstoy, etc.); many years later he returned, using discarded material from the First Symphony (the scherzo) to complete it. I've read Rimsky's disparaging remarks about the work, which is a shame, since it is cut from the same cloth as Rimsky's colorful works (but is far superior to any of his symphonies--save maybe "Antar"). The work is full of warmth, personality, and more cheerfulness than you would expect from a Russian symphony--perhaps accounting for its lack of appeal? The scherzo is the highlight, one of Balakriev's greatest inspirations; but also noteworthy is the glorious opening theme of the first movement, which is a keeper. The slow movement betrays Balakirev letting his hair down a little, since he is famous for warning his pupils not to write sentimental melodies in their works. Here, he simply writes beautiful music. The finale is fun and propulsive, but perhaps the least successful movement of the work; nevertheless, it works fine, and is played with spirit by the Moscow SO.

The big surprise is the tone poem Russia (or Rus), which is a major work. It's full of folk song quotations, but woven into the orchestral texture quite remarkably--chiefly through his adroit orchestrations. I almost like "Rus" more than the Second Symphony, though both betray a high level of inspiration.

This disc is a real find, and it's a great companion piece to the other Balakirev release by Naxos with Symphony No.1, his masterpiece, Tamara, and Lyapunov's orchestration of Islamey (which is superb). The only thing lacking from Naxos are some other overtures--In Bohemia, King Lear, and the Spanish Overtures (which were all recorded by Marco Polo, so where is the reissue)?

Moody compositions, well recorded and performed.......2006-04-17

The rarity of Balakirev's works, makes Vol.1 and Vol.2 on
NAXOS clearly staples for whomever is interested in Russian
music, at the turn of the XXth century, over 100 years ago.

There is no way to go wrong with this release.

Sometimes sleepy readings in colourless sound.......1999-08-17

My own benchmark for the symphony is Rozhdestvensky's 1960s version, which had drive, colour and a strong idiomatic feel. Compared with that, the Golovschin comes a distinct second best, although it is still a serviceable performance. I'm not so sure about Russia, which almost dies on its feet at one stage. The Mosfilm studio used for this series has, to my ears, a rather unattractive and bloodless acoustic, and this is reproduced quite faithfully on this CD, which at least has sound that is reasonably clear. Overall, I feel that this disc is quite useful for the symphony, despite the reservations mentioned above, but try elsewhere for the tone poem.

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Tracks:

1. Symphonic Suite 1941: I. In Battle
2. String Quartet No. 3 in E, Op. 73: III. Allegro Non Troppo
3. Porgy And Bess: Prelude
4. Zwei Konzertetuden, S145: Gnomenreigen
5. Concerto For Viola And Orchestra In A Minor: I. Andante Comodo
6. Prelude And Fugue In A Minor
7. Violin Concerto: I. Allegro
8. Piano Sonata No. 6 In A, Op. 82: II. Allegretto
9. Symphony No. 2: I. Adagio
10. Satires, (Pictures Of The Past) Op. 109: II. Spring Awakening
11. Piano Sonata No. 3: II. Scherzo
12. Violin Concerto: II. Andante
13. Fantasiestucke
14. Symphony No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 65: II. Allegretto
15. Symphoney No. 1 In C: IV. Finale

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 5 In D Minor: II. Allegretto
2. Fantasy, Op. 116: Capriccio In D Minor
3. Sonata For Two Violins: IV. Allegro Con Brio
4. Theme And Variations On The Name Of 'Abegg,' Op. 1
5. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G: III. Presto
6. Curly Headed Baby
7. Carmen: Act I: Seguidilla And Duet
8. Piano Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 16: II. Scherzo
9. Sonata For Cello And Piano In D Minor, Op. 40: IV. Allegro
10. Concerto For Two Violins And Strings In D Minor: I. Vivace
11. Piano Sonata No. 7 In D, Op. 10 No. 3: I. Prestissimo
12. Violin Concerto In G Minor: III. Allegro Energico
13. Waltz No. 14 In E Minor
14. Cello Concerto No. 1 In E Flat: I. Allegretto
15. Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 36: IV. Finale

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Tracks:

1. Romeo & Juliet, Op.64 - Dance Of The Knights
2. The Gadfly, Op. 97a - Romance
3. Swan Lake, Op. 20 - Spanish Dance
4. The Tale Of Tsar Saltan: The Tale Of Tsar Saltan - Flight Of The Bumble Bee
5. Spartacus Suite No. 4 - Masquerade - Circus - Dance Suite: Masquerade - Waltz
6. Symphony No. 1 - Islamey - Tamara: Islamey - Oriental Fantasy
7. The Three Cornered Hat: The Three Cornered Hat - Miller's Dance
8. Symphony In C - Jeux d'enfants - Scenes Bohemiennes: Jeux d'enfants (Petite Suite) - Duo
9. Orpheus In The Underworld: Orpheus In The Underworld - Overture
10. Carnival Of The Animals, No.13 - The Swan
11. Coppelia: Coppelia - Valse
12. Gymnopedie No. 2
13. Joyeuse marche
14. Cinderella: Cinderella - Overture
15. La Traviata: La Traviata - Prelude - Act 3
16. Pines Of Rome, No. 4 - The Pines Of The Appian Way

Tracks:

1. Les Sylphides: Les Sylphides - Polonaise In A, Op. 40 No. 1
2. Egmont: Egmont - Overture, Op. 84
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op. 11: Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op. 11 - Adagio
4. Hungarian Dance No. 1 In G Minor
5. Finlandia - Tone Poem, Op. 26
6. Sinfonietta: Sinfonietta - 4th Movement - Allegretto
7. Czech Suite In D, Op. 39: Czech Suite In D, Op. 39 - Polka
8. The Bartered Bride: The Bartered Bride - Dance Of The Comedians - Act 3
9. Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor: Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor - Adagietto
10. Concerto For Orchestra - Music For Strings, Percussion And Celesta: Concerto For Orchestra - Intermezzo interrotto - Allegretto
11. English Dance No. 7, Op. 33 No. 3 - Set 2
12. Koanga: Koanga - La Calinda
13. Serenade in E Minor for Strings, Op. 20: Serenade In E Minor For Strings, Op. 20 - Larghetto
14. The Planets, Op. 32: The Planets, Op. 32 - Mars, The Bringer Of War

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Outstanding.......1999-11-01

This CD is worth the money. It offers a great mix of the classics taken from a variety of composers and sources.

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Tracks:

1. Pictures At an Exhibition: Promenade
2. Pictures At an Exhibition: Gnomus
3. Pictures At an Exhibition: Promenade
4. Pictures At an Exhibition: The Old Castle
5. Pictures At an Exhibition: Promenade
6. Pictures At an Exhibition: Tuileries
7. Pictures At an Exhibition: Bydlo
8. Pictures At an Exhibition: Promenade
9. Pictures At an Exhibition: Ballet Of The Chicks In Their Shells
10. Pictures At an Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuyle
11. Pictures At an Exhibition: Promenade
12. Pictures At an Exhibition: Limoges Market Place
13. Pictures At an Exhibition: Catacomae
14. Pictures At an Exhibition: (Con Mortuis In Lingua Mortua)
15. Pictures At an Exhibition: The Hut On Fowl's Legs
16. Pictures At an Exhibition: The Great Gate Of Kiev
17. Petrouchka Ste: Russian Dance
18. Petrouchka Ste: Petrouchka's Room
19. Petrouchka Ste: Shrovetide Fair
20. Islamey (Oriental Fant)

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Russian Music and Revolution Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Borodin | Borodin, Alexander | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Cui, César | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cleveland Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Greatest Hits: The Tsar (Russian Orchestral Favorites) ASIN: B00000J2QM Release Date: 1999-05-25

Tracks:

1. Khovanshchina: Dawn On The Moskva River - Cleveland Orchestra
2. Prince Igor: Polovstian Dance No. 2 - Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
3. The Statue Of Tsarskoye Selo - Cesar Cui
4. Under The Mysterious Mask - Jennie Tourel
5. The Tale Of The Tsar Saltan: Flight Of The Bumblebee - Arcadi Volodos
6. Le Coq d'Or: Bridal Procession And Lamentable Death Of King Dodon - Philadelphia Orchestra
7. Mlada: Procession Of The Nobles - Philadelphia Orchestra
8. Caucasian Sketches For Orchestra: Procession Of The Sadar - Philadelphia Orchestra
9. The Seasons For Orchestra: Autumn - Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra
10. Legend For Orchestra: The Enchanted Lake - Cleveland Orchestra
11. Prelude In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2 - Phillippe Entremont
12. Pathetique: Adagio Lamentoso From Symphony No. 6 In B Minor Op. 74 - National Symphony Orchestra
13. Sleeping Beauty: Waltz - Philadelphia Orchestra
14. Pilovaya Dama: Midnight Draws Near - Stefka Evstatieva
15. Op. 4: Fireworks - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
16. Sonata For Piano No. 1 In F Minor Op.1 - Yefim Bronfman
17. Classical: Gavotta: Non Troppo Allegro - New York Philharmonic
18. Classical: Finale: Molto Vivace - New York Philharmonic

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Balakirev: Symphony No. 2 in D minor (recorded 1988); Symphonic Poem "Russia" (recorded 1982); Oriental Fantasy Islamey (recorded 1981) [Leningrad Masters] Mily Balakirev , Viktor Fedotov , Valentin Koshin , and Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra Manufacturer: Leningrad Masters ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | 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: B000002XFM Release Date: 1997-10-23

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Balakirev: Symphonies 1 and 2; Russia; Tamara; Overture on Three Russian Themes Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Glinka: Orchestral Works Balakirev: Piano Concertos No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor and No. 2 in E-Flat Major / Rimsky-Korsakov: Piano Concerto in C-Sharp Minor Cui: 25 Preludes Bruch: The Complete Symphonies Reinhold Gliere: Symphony No. 1/The Red Poppy Suite ASIN: B00000DLY9 Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

1. I. Largo - Allegro Vivo
2. II. Scherzo: Vivo - Poco Meno Mosso
3. III. Andante
4. IV. Finale: Allegro Moderato - Tempo Di Polacca
5. Russia

Tracks:

1. Overture On Three Russian Themes
2. Tamara
3. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
4. II. Scherzo 'Alla Cosacca': Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco Ed Energico
5. III. Romanza: Andante
6. IV. Finale: Tempo Di Polacca

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Good compilation.......2001-07-05

This is the best compilation of Balakirev's orchestral works, with both of his symphonies, symphonic poems Russia and Tamara, and an overture on Russian themes (a very common type of thing in Russian Romantic music). All of the pieces are played well; the conducting is acceptable. The recorded sound is VERY good. One thing that annoyed me was the essay in the booklet. It constantly compares Balakirev to Tchaikovsky, and Balakirev always comes out superior. Tchaikovsky does not deserve this! the booklet says Tchaikovsky's treatment of the Russian folk song "In the field stands a birch tree" in the overture is "tiresome", while Balakirev's is "more convincing". Balakirev's orchestration may sound more "colorful", but it is basically a straight transcription of the song for orchestra. Tchaikovsky adapted the song to his own needs for the finale of his Fourth Symphony, and it serves as a perfect prelude to the "Fate" motif which follows the variations on the folk song. Svetlanov does not give a very convincing performance of Tamara, the work really needs a good conductor to open it up and make it as exotic as the booklet says it is (the booklet says Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade is pallid by comparison. NEVER!! Scheherazade is a whole other world of sound, combining fear, exultation, beauty, etc., in Rimsky's sublime orchestration! In case you haven't heard it, do youself a big favor and buy Scherazade!!). Everything else is very well played and clearly presented. The First Symphony is gorgeous, and about as strong a case that can be is made for the Second. This is a very good compilation at a resonable price, and you will be satisfied with most of the music here.

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Moura Lympany plays Khachaturian, Mendelssohn, Poulenc, Etc. Manufacturer: Dutton Laboratories ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dohnányi, Ernö von | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Khachaturian | Khachaturian, Aram | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music | Baroque | Classical | General | Modern & 20th Century | Romantic | Sinfonia | Sinfonia Concertante Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Caprices | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000C2B8 Release Date: 1998-09-08

Tracks:

1. Pno Con: Allegro Ma Non Troppo E Maestoso
2. Pno Con: Andante Con anima
3. Pno Con: Allegro Brillante
4. Islamey
5. Novelette No.1
6. Capriccio in f
7. Capriccio Brillant in b, Op.22
8. Rondo Brillant in E flat, Op.29

Music Review:

1. Bartók: Folk Dances; String Quartet No. 2; Dohnanyi: Sonata, Op. 21
2. Beethoven: 3 Piano Sonatas
3. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 3, 7 & 19
4. Borodin: Symphony No.2/In The Steppes of Central Asia/Glazunov: Stenka Rasin
5. Brahms: His Greatest Masterpieces (Box Set) [Box set]
6. Brahms: Symphony No.3/Rhapsody, Op.53
7. Brahms: Violin Concerto/Beethoven: Violin Sonata No.8
8. C. Ph. E. Bach: Concertos for Harpsichord & Strings
9. Cafe Music: Cafe Vienna Waltz
10. Chopin's Fantasy

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