Balakirev, Mily > Tamara

Balakirev: Symphony no 1, Russia, Tamara / Svetlanov, et al

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2007-07-26

Works: Mily Balakirev: Symphony no 1 in C major; Overture on Russian Themes no 2 "Russia"; Tamara, symphonic poem
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra

Along with Kondrashin and Rozhdestvensky, Evgeni Svetlanov was one of the three most famous Russian conductors of the later 20th century. His readings, especially of...continue...

Balakirev: Symphonies no 1 & 2, etc / Sinaisky, et al

2 CD / Chandos Records / 2005-11-22

Works: Mily Balakirev: Symphony no 1 in C major; King Lear (Korol' Lir), incidental music; Overture on Russian Themes no 2 "Russia"; Symphony no 2 in D minor; Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1...
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Sinaisky, Vassili
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Balakirev occupies a key position in Russian musical history. He was chiefly known as the leader of the Mighty Handful. He was largely self-taught and...continue...

Taktakishvili: Piano Concerto no 1; Balakirev / Khwarg

1 CD / Cambria / 1999-01-01

Works: Otar Vasil'yevich Taktakishvili: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C minor; Mily Balakirev: Tamara, symphonic poem
Performers: Khwarg, Jungran Kim

Balakirev: Symphonies no 1 & 2, etc /Svetlanov, Philharmonia

2 CD / Hyperion / 1998-11-01

Works: Mily Balakirev: Symphony no 1 in C major; Overture on Russian Themes no 2 "Russia"; Overture on the Themes of 3 Russian Songs, for orchestra; Tamara, symphonic poem; Symphony no 2 in D minor
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

For many listeners who are not yet aquainted with the music of Mili Balakirev, this 2-for-the-price-of-1 CD from Hyperion will be a delightful discovery. If...continue...