Mussorgsky: Songs and Dances of Death; Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances

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Album Description
This CD was recorded at the 2004 London Proms; the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yuri Termirkanov, and the acclaimed Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky are ideal protagonists in this dramatic Russian repertoire. The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra is the oldest symphony orchestra in Russia and for the first time in the orchestra's history, they were able to select their own director. Yuri Termirkanov was appointed Artistic Director and Principal Conductor.

Mussorgsky: Songs and Dances of Death; Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Music, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Modest Mussorgsky, Sergey Rachmaninov, Yuri Temirkanov, St. Petersburg New Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Orchestral Music, Classical, Classical Composers, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Vocal, Vocal Music
Mussorgsky: Songs and Dances of Death; Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Two Russian Gems
 Mussorgsky: Songs and Dances of Death; Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances

Manufacturer: Warner Classics
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00094ASHC
Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

  1. Songs and Dances of Death -- Mussorgsky
  2. Symphonic Dances -- Rachmaninov

Album Description

This CD was recorded at the 2004 London Proms; the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yuri Termirkanov, and the acclaimed Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky are ideal protagonists in this dramatic Russian repertoire. The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra is the oldest symphony orchestra in Russia and for the first time in the orchestra's history, they were able to select their own director. Yuri Termirkanov was appointed Artistic Director and Principal Conductor.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Two Russian Gems.......2007-01-06

I initially ordered this CD for the featured "Songs and Dances of Death" by Mussorgsky. It's always been one of my favorite song cycles. And in this gorgeous presentation by Yuri Temirkanov, I wasn't at all disappointed! (I'd never heard an orchestral version of the original piano accompaniment, but shouldn't have been surprised at its moody transformation by such a master as Dimitri Shostakovitch!) The "bonus" recording of Rachmaninov's "Symphonic Dances" was a real stunner -- a stylish rendition of a work that's sadly underplayed, in my opinion. My only complaint -- a damaged jewel case that makes opening and closing the CD a bit of a challenge.
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Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Release Date: 2004-03-23

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