Description
N. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV - SCHEHERAZADE / Н. РИМСКИЙ-КОРСАКОВ – ШЕХЕРАЗАДА / LP
33 С 01767-8
Product Details:
- Label: Мелодия
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
- Country: USSR
- Released: 1965
- Genre: Classical
- Num.: СТЕРЕО 33 С 01767-8
Overview
"Шехеразада" (Scheherazade), Op. 35, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, is a captivating symphonic suite inspired by the tales of "1001 Nights" (Arabian Nights). This recording features the USSR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the legendary Yevgeni Svetlanov, and includes a breathtaking violin solo by Heinrich Fridgame. The suite’s four movements intricately weave oriental motifs and lush orchestration, encapsulating the mesmerizing storytelling of Scheherazade as she seeks to captivate the Sultan.
From the dramatic opening of "The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship" to the triumphant conclusion of "Festival at Baghdad," this album remains an essential piece for classical music lovers and admirers of Rimsky-Korsakov’s genius. The performance is further enriched by Svetlanov’s profound interpretation and Fridgame’s evocative violin solos, making it a timeless masterpiece.
Track Listing
- The Sea and Sinbad's Ship – Largo e maestoso; Allegro non troppo
- The Story of the Kalendar Prince – Lento; Andantino; Allegro molto
- The Young Prince and the Young Princess – Andantino quasi allegretto
- Festival at Baghdad; The Sea; The Ship Breaks against a Cliff – Allegro molto; Vivace; Allegro non troppo
Key Credits
- Conductor: Yevgeni Svetlanov
- Violin Soloist: Heinrich Fridgame
- Orchestra: USSR Symphony Orchestra
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