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Anton Rubinstein: Don Quixote; Ivan IV, symphonic pictures / State SO of Russia

1 CD / Delos / 2013-01-29

Works: Anton Rubinstein: Don Quixote, musical picture after Cervantes, humoreske for orchestra, Op. 87; Ivan IV Groznïy (Ivan the Terrible), musical picture for orchestra, Op. 79
Conductors: Golovchin, Igor
Ensemble: ; Russian State Symphony Orchestra

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These two character pieces, while understandably not standard repertoire material, are suspenseful, rousing and rugged, and...continue...
Recording information: Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory (12/1993)....continue...

Rubinstein: Symphonies Vol 1 / Stankovsky, Slovak State PO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-06-01

Works: Anton Rubinstein: Symphony no 1 in F major, Op. 40; Ivan IV Groznïy (Ivan the Terrible), musical picture for orchestra, Op. 79
Conductors: Stankovsky, Robert
Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Kosice

Composed in 1850, Anton Rubinstein's First Symphony is a highly cosmopolitan work, showing the influence of Mendelssohn. The symphony contains a wealth of memorable tunes,...continue...