Seattle Symphony, Gerard Schwarz - Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol, Overtures & Dubinushka (2011)

Tracklist

01. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: I. Alborada
02. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: II. Variations
03. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: III. Alborada
04. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: IV. Scena e canto gitano
05. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: V. Fandango asturiano
06. Mayskaya noch' (May Night): Overture
07. Tsarskaya nevesta (The Tsar's Bride): Overture
08. Overture On 3 Russian Themes, Op. 28
09. Pskovityanka (The Maid of Pskov): Overture
10. Dubinushka (The Little Oak Stick), Op. 62
11. Svetliy prazdnik (Russian Easter Festival), Op. 36

Rimsky-Korsakov’s colourful Capriccio espagnol reflects a Russian fascination with distant lands, evoking sunny climes and exotic dancing in one of the composer’s most popular and uplifting scores. Steeped in the cultural nationalism of the ‘Mighty Handful’, the Overtures are linked to deeply Russian themes and tales, portraying dramatic life amongst the Tsars with brilliant orchestration and inspired use of folk or liturgical melodies. This release follows the multi-GRAMMY®-nominated and Emmy Award-winning Seattle Symphony ‘spectacular’ (MusicWeb International) recording of Scheherazade (8572693).

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