Mikhail Pletnev, Russian National Orchestra - Rimsky-Korsakov: Orchestral Suites (2010) [SACD]

Tracklist:

Suite from “Snow Maiden”
1. Introduction 3:33
2. Dance of the Birds (Danse des oiseaux) 2:51
3. Cortège 1:49
4. Dance of the Tumblers (Danse des Bouffons) 3:30

Suite from “Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevroniya”
5. Prelude: A Hymn to Nature 4:25
6. Wedding Procession – Tartar invasion 3:15
7. Battle of Kershenets 4:23
8. Death of Fevroniya 8:22

Nuit sur le Mont Triglav
(3rd Act of the Ballet Opera “Mlada” )
9. Introduction et Scene 1 8:59
(Nuit sur le Mont Triglav et apparition des hombres)
10. Scene 2 (L’ombre de Mlada et Jaromir 2:34
11. Scene 3 (Sabbat des esprits infernaux et Ronde infernale) 4:09
12. Scene 4 (Apparition de la Reine Cléopâtre) 8:19
13. Scene 5 (Matin) 3:56

“The Polyhymnia engineers have captured all the kaleidoscopic colours of Rimsky-Korsakov’s rich orchestral palette in state-of-the-art sound that will delight all audiophiles, and it is to be hoped that Pletnev’s vibrant and sympathetic performances will bring this captivating and often resplendent music to a much wider audience.”
—Graham Williams, SA-CD.net
“An irresistible disc, then, that would grace any collection.”
—David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday
“An outstanding release.”
—Robert E. Benson, classicalcdreview.com
“A moderate dynamic impact and a wide stereo spread complete another fine recording from Pletnev and his players.”
—John J. Puccio, classical condor