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Rimsky-Korsakov: The Snow Maiden |  | Creators: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Kees Bakels, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Label: Bis
Category: Music
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 273629
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 675754913427
EAN: 0675754913427
ASIN: B000FI9OT0
Release Date: May 30, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | The Tsar's Bride: Overture (Tsarskaya nevesta), for orchestra | | • | Pan Voyevoda, suite for orchestra, Op. 59: I. Introduction. Allegretto | | • | Pan Voyevoda, suite for orchestra, Op. 59: II. Krakowiak. Allegro | | • | Pan Voyevoda, suite for orchestra, Op. 59: III. Nocturne - Claire de Lune. Lento | | • | Pan Voyevoda, suite for orchestra, Op. 59: IV. Mazurka. Tempo di Mazurka - Scherzando | | • | Pan Voyevoda, suite for orchestra, Op. 59: V. Polonaise. Allegretto | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): I. Introduction to Scene 1 | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): II. Introduction to Scene 6 | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): III. Games and Dances of Stars | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): IV. Procession of the Comet - Round Dance | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): V. Csárdás and the Rain of Shooting Stars | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): VI. Devil's Kolyadka | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): VII. Polonaise from Scene 7 | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): VIII. [Introduction to Scene 8] | | • | Christmas Eve Suite (Noch' pered rozhdestvom), for orchestra (with optional chorus ad lib): IX. Ovsyen and Kolyada Procession | | • | Overture on Russian Themes (ii), for orchestra, Op. 28 | | • | The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka), suite for orchestra: I. Prologue. Andante sostenuto | | • | The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka), suite for orchestra: II. Dance of the Birds. Allegro | | • | The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka), suite for orchestra: III. The Procession. Allegro alla Marcia | | • | The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka), suite for orchestra: IV. Dance of the Clowns. Vivace |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Cd arrived promptly December 16, 2008
Laura J. Reger (WI)
0 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased this for a gift. It arrived promptly but has not yet been played.
 Outstanding performances of some of Rimsky-Korsakov's opera suites November 23, 2006
Russ (Richmond, VA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Before I acquired this disc, it had probably been several years since I had purchased any music from Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908). After all, I already owned the majority of his works, including the Christmas Eve and Snow Maiden suites included on this release; and was mostly content with recordings of the works I owned. However, I had heard really good things about BIS' Rimsky-Korsakov recordings, featuring the Malaysian Philharmonic, so I decided to give this disc a try. Lucky I did, as I thoroughly enjoyed this disc.
In short, this is the most marvelously played and recorded Rimsky-Korsakov program that I have encountered. The players revel in the music's exotic orchestral textures, making this already lively music sparkle with vibrancy. Of course, BIS' excellent engineers splendidly capture every note.
And, what of the music itself? Well, there is little that needs to be said, except that this is Rimsky-Korsakov at his best. Rimsky-Korsakov has a readily identifiable and highly attractive style. Maybe it is fairy-tale like atmosphere, the vivacious, yet charming, melodies or the stirring nobility of his works that commands the listener's attention, but in any case, his music is great. While, the majority of the pieces on this program are not considered to be among Rimsky-Korsakov's best known works, that really does not mean anything except that these pieces are still waiting to get the attention they deserve. The endearing Christmas Eve suite, with its captivating melodic material, certainly should be better known. The Pan Voyevoda suite contains a lovely "moonlight" movement, as well as an exciting mazurka and a regal polonaise that will surely have you humming along. The Snow Maiden suite might be the best known piece on this release. Suffice it to say that the suite's "Dance of the Tumblers" brings the program to an exciting close.
In conclusion, I strongly urge you to overcome any preconceived notions you may have about Malaysian orchestras, and check out this outstanding, very generously filled, disc. No matter whether this would be your first, or twenty-first Rimsky-Korsakov purchase, I think you will definitely enjoy this release.
TT: 82:27 (!!)
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