Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai > Svetlanov, Evgeny

Svetlanov Conducts Russian Composers - Glazunov, Medtner, Prokofiev et al.

3 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-06-26

Works: Alexander Borodin: Symphony no 1 in E flat major; Symphony no 3 in A minor; Alexander Glazunov: Concert Waltz no 1 in D major, Op. 47; Concert Waltz no 2 in F major, Op. 51; Ouverture solennelle for ...
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny

One of the 20th century's great interpreters, Evgeny Svetlanov initially trained as a pianist- composer before being appointed principal conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre Symphony...continue...

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 / Svetlanov

1 CD / ICA Classics / 2011-10-25

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 10 in E minor, Op. 93; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Snow Maiden Suite; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra

Evgeny Svetlanov was one of the greatest Russian conducts of the 20th century. The principal conductor fo the USSR State Symphony Orchestra from 1965-2000, Svetlanov...continue...
Recording information: Royal Albert Hall, London (08/1968)....continue...

Overtures by Russian Composers

1 CD / Melodiya / 2011-06-14

Works: Mikhail Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmila; Ivan Susanin; Alexander Borodin: Prince Igor; Modest Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko; May Night; The Tsar's Bride; The Maid of Pskov; Ale...
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny

Overtures were composed in order to prepare the listener for the act to come. Originally, the audience took their seats while the overture was playing....continue...

Kalinnikov: Symphony No. 1; Rimsky-Korsakov: Sinfonietta

1 CD / Regis Records / 2010-10-10

Works: Vasily Kalinnikov: Symphony no 1 in G minor; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: The Noblewoman Vera Sheloga; Sinfonietta on Russian Themes, for orchestra in A minor, Op. 31; Overture on Russian Themes (ii), fo...
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny

Vassily Kalinnikov, highly regarded by Tchaikovsky, estaqblished his reputation with the first symphony which displays Borodin's influence in its folksong-like themes and unexpected modulations....continue...

Holst: The Planets / Svetlanov

1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2010-05-04

Works: Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32/H 125; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Mlada
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny

Upon this recording's original release, Gramophone commented "The movement (Saturn) opens with an achingly, despairing remorseless tread and moves with powerful dignity and hammering timpani...continue...
Recording information: Blackheath Concert Halls, London (11/1991)....continue...

40 Most Beautiful Winter Classics

2 CD / Warner Classics / 2009-01-27

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in F major, Op. 8 no 3/RV 293 "L'autunno"; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Henry Purcell: Fair...
Performers: Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Bonney, Barbara; Cole, Natalie; George, Michael; Graham, Susan; Haas, Monique; Hampson, Thomas; Larmore, Jennifer; Linden, Joost van der; Lutz, David; Martineau,...
Conductors: Scimone, Claudio; Harnoncourt, Nikolaus; Koopman, Ton; Redel, Kurt; Masur, Kurt; Legrand, Michel; Pohjola, Erkki; Jennings, Joseph; Lazarev, Alexander; Serebrier, José; Svetlanov, Evgeny; Davis,...
Ensemble: ; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra; BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra; Concentus Musicus Wien; I Solisti Veneti; Les Arts Florissants; Munich Pro Arte Orchestra; New York Philharmonic...

Russian Opera - Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, etc: Operas

14 CD / Bravissimo / 2007-10-16

Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Eugen Onegin; Queen of Spades, Op. 68; Alexander Borodin: Prince Igor; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko
Performers: Avdeyeva, Larissa; Barssova, Valeriya; Baturin, Alexander; Bellinik, Piotr; Belov, Eugene; Borisenko, Veronika; Chubienko, Nadezhda; Derzhinskaya, Xenia; Filippov, Vladimir; Firssova, Vera; Ghelieva,...
Conductors: Golovanov, Nikolai; Khaikin, Boris; Melik-Pashaev, Alexander; Samosud, Samuel; Svetlanov, Evgeny

Russian opera has a flavor all its own, full of color and excitement. This collection brings together five complete operas by Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Borodin and...continue...

Rimsky-Korsakov: Sinfonietta etc / Svetlanov, et al

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2007-06-28

Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Sinfonietta on Russian Themes, for orchestra in A minor, Op. 31; Overture on Russian Themes (ii), for orchestra, Op. 28; Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36; Iz Gomera, ...
Performers: Isakova, Nina; Miglau, Margarita
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra

This highly desirable disc combines the familiar and beloved 'Russian Easter Festival Overture' with three lesser-known works of Rimsky-Korsakov that will delight any fan of...continue...

Rimsky-Korsakov: Opera Suites / Svetlanov, et al

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2007-06-27

Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Pan Voyevoda, suite for orchestra, Op. 59; The Snow Maiden; Le Coq d'Or (The Golden Cockerel; Zolotoy petushok), concert suite for orchestra; Dubinushka (The Little Oak Stick...
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra

Western audiences known Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov as a composer of orchestral showpieces such as 'Scheherazade'. Russian audiences, on the other hand, know him equally well as...continue...

Dance Music from Russia / Svetlanov, USSR Symphony Orchestra

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2007-06-26

Works: Alexander Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57; Les Ruses d'amour, ballet, Op. 61; Scènes de ballet, suite for orchestra in A major, Op. 52; Anton Rubinstein: Valse-Caprice for Piano in E flat major; Py...
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra

This program offers selections from these three different genres, andalthough it focuses on just two dance forms - the waltz and the polonaise - there's...continue...

Rimsky-Korsakov: Antar / Svetlanov, The Philharmonia

1 CD / Hyperion / 2003-10-01

Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36; Symphonic Suite
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

'The Russian Easter Festival, arguably the composer's finest piece, tautly structured, gorgeously dressed, despatched here to the limits of its brilliance' (Sunday Correspondent)

'The sonics co...continue...

Svetlanov - Rimsky-Korsakov, Scriabin / USSR State SO

1 CD / BBC Legends / 2003-06-24

Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Mlada; Scheherazade; Alexander Scriabin: La poème de l'extase
Performers: Georgiadis, John [Conductor]
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra

Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko / Svetlanov, Petrov, Firsova, et al

3 CD / Opera D'Oro / 2000-05-16

Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko
Performers: Avdeyeva, Larissa; Filippov, Vladimir; Firssova, Vera; Ghelieva, Alexei; Gorbunov, Victor; Levko, Valentina; Petrov, Vladimir; Zakharov, Nikolai
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra

As one of those intriguing operas "more talked about than heard," Sadko is a welcome addition to the Opera d'Oro catalog in this splendid and...continue...

Classics for the Occasion - Stargazing

1 CD / Valmark /

Works: Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32/H 125; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Mlada
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra