Russian Nights - Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra / Telarc Audio CD 2006 / CD-80657

UPC 089408065729

Product Features

• Artist: Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
• Label: Telarc – CD-80657
• Format: CD, Album
• Released: 2006
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

"Russian Nights" by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is a delightful collection of classical music from Russia. The album features a variety of compositions by renowned Russian composers, including Mikhail Glinka, Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov, Sergei Prokofiev, Alexander Borodin, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Anatoly Liadov, Aram Khatchaturian, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Modest Mussorgsky. This album is a must-have for any classical music enthusiast looking to explore the rich musical heritage of Russia.

Interesting Facts

• Compositions: The album includes a diverse selection of Russian classical music, showcasing the unique styles and contributions of various composers.
• Performance: Erich Kunzel's conducting and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra's performance bring to life the intricate and beautiful compositions, offering a rich and engaging listening experience.
• Recording: The album was recorded in 2006, ensuring a high-quality sound that captures the nuances of the performance.

Track Listing

1. Russlan and Ludmilla

   • Overture
   • Composed By: Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka
   • Duration: 5:40

2. Caucasian Sketches

   • Procession Of The Sardar
   • Composed By: Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov
   • Duration: 4:12

3. The Love For Three Oranges

   • March
   • Composed By: Sergei Prokofiev
   • Duration: 1:38

4. Prince Igor

   • Polovisian Dances
   • Composed By: Alexander Borodin
   • Duration: 11:20

5. Capriccio Espagnol Op.34

   • I. Alborada
   • Composed By: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
   • Duration: 1:15
   • II. Varazioni III.Alborada
   • Duration: 4:51
   • III.Alborada
   • Duration: 1:16
   • IV. Scena E Canto Gitano
   • Duration: 5:01
   • V. Fandango Asturiano
   • Duration: 3:24

6. The Enchanted Lake

   • Composed By: Anatoly Liadov
   • Duration: 8:08

7. Spartacus

   • Love Theme
   • Composed By: Aram Khatchaturian
   • Duration: 9:18

8. The Nutcracker

   • Russian Dance
   • Composed By: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
   • Duration: 1:12

9. Boris Godunov

   • Polonaise
   • Composed By: Modest Mussorgsky
   • Duration: 3:28

10. The Music Box, Op. 32

    • Composed By: Anatoly Liadov
    • Duration: 2:06

11. Swan Lake

    • Hungarian Dance
    • Composed By: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    • Duration: 2:35

Key Credits

• Conductor: Erich Kunzel
• Orchestra: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra