Ossipov Academic Russian Folk Orchestra = Государственный Академический Русский народный оркестр имени Н. Осипова / Мелодия LP Stereo 

СМ 02541—2

Product Details

• Label: Мелодия – СМ 02541—2
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: USSR
• Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country

Overview

Immerse yourself in the evocative soundscapes of the Ossipov Academic Russian Folk Orchestra, one of Russia's most esteemed ensembles. This LP, released under the Melodiya label, showcases a captivating fusion of classical masterpieces and Russian folk traditions. With innovative arrangements and virtuosic performances, the orchestra breathes new life into works by Paganini, Bizet, Sarasate, and Shchedrin, while celebrating original compositions by Russian composers such as B. Kravchenko, A. Lokshin, and D. Lvov-Kompaneyets.

Under the skilled direction of conductors Viktor Dubrovsky and Vitali Gnutov, the orchestra highlights the unique timbre of Russian folk instruments, led by the expressive domra solos of Vladimir Yakovlev.

Track Listing

Side A

1. Etude in A Minor (Capriccio No. 24)

   • Written by: N. Paganini
   • Arranged by: V. Yakovlev

2. Venetian Carnival

   • Written by: N. Paganini
   • Arranged by: V. Yakovlev

3. Gipsy Song from the Opera "Carmen"

   • Written by: G. Bizet, P. Sarasate
   • Arranged by: Yu. Chernov

4. Quadrille from the Opera "Not Love Only"

   • Written by: R. Shchedrin
   • Arranged by: V. Gavrilov

5. Spring Festival (Skomorokhi's Show)

   • Written by: B. Kravchenko

Side B

1. Fantasy on Two Russian Themes

   • Written by: V. Gorodovskaya

2. The Jolly Domra

   • Written by: V. Gorodovskaya

3. A Piece for Russian Folk Instruments Orchestra

   • Written by: A. Lokshin

4. A Quadrille

   • Written by: D. Lvov-Kompaneyets

5. Perky Tunes

   • Written by: V. Yakovlev
   • Arranged by: Yu. Chernov

Key Credits

• Conductor: Viktor Dubrovsky (Tracks A1–B2, B4, B5); Vitali Gnutov (Track B3)
• Soloist (Domra): Vladimir Yakovlev (Tracks A1–B2)

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