Description

Rimsky-Korsakov: Suites (Zar Saltan; Die Nacht Vor Dem Christfeste = Christmas Eve; Schneeflockhen = Snow Maiden) - Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Michail Jurowski / Capriccio Audio CD 1997 / 10 775

UPC 4006408107750

Product Details:

Label: Capriccio – 10 775
Format: CD
Country: Germany
Released: 1997
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic, Orchestral

Overview

This captivating album features some of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s most enchanting orchestral suites, performed by the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin under the direction of Michail Jurowski. The album presents three of his famous orchestral works: The Tale of Tsar Saltan (Op. 57), Christmas Eve (Musical Transformation Scenes), and Snow Maiden (Suite for Orchestra). These pieces are rich in folkloric imagery, vivid orchestral color, and the evocative charm that Rimsky-Korsakov is celebrated for. With its sweeping melodies and dramatic contrasts, this collection brings to life the spirit of Russian folklore through the beauty of orchestral music.

Track Listing

The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Suite for Orchestra Op. 57
- Allegro/Allegretto alla marcia – 4:49
- Allegro/Maestoso – 6:33
- Die drei Wunder / The Three Wonders. Allegro/Moderato – 8:21
Christmas Eve, Suite for Orchestra (Transformation Scenes)
- Einleitung. Weihnachtsabend / Introduction. Christmas Eve – 6:22
- Mazurka der Sterne / Mazurka of the Stars – 1:46
- Aufzug der Kometen / Parade of the Comets – 1:01
- Reigentanz / Round Dance – 1:24
- Csardas und Sternschnuppenfall / Csardas and Shower of Falling Stars – 0:45
- Hexentanz / Witches’ Dance – 4:15
- Vorspiel und Polonaise / Prelude and Polonaise – 6:12
- Morgendämmerung / Daybreak – 2:56
- Prozession der Owsjen und Koljaden / Procession of Ovsen and Kolyads – 4:01
Snow Maiden, Suite for Orchestra
- I. Introduction. Andante sostenuto – 3:59
- II. Tanz der Vögel / Dance of the Birds. Allegro – 3:12
- III. Festzug des Zaren Berendey / Procession of Tsar Berendey. Allegro alla marcia – 1:49
- IV. Tanz der Spielleute (Skomorochen) / Dance of the Tumblers (Skomorokhi). Vivace – 3:40