This page lists all recordings of Mlada Suite, by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky Korsakov (1844-1908) on CD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | | | |  | Rimsky-Korsakov: Orchestral Suites
Rimsky-Korsakov’s orchestral genius shines through in his colourful operatic suites, and that from his final opera Le Coq d’or is richly dramatic and expressive. The complicated folk-based story of the Snow Maiden is simplified into four enchanting movements, and that of Sadko into a single, radiantly descriptive tone-poem. The thrilling legend of Mlada is represented by vivid dances and a final Cortège. Gerard Schwarz’s recording of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Sheherazade (8572693) with the Seattle Symphony was described as ‘absolutely terrific’. (ClassicsToday.com) “the orchestral suites that Rimsky-Korsakov often extracted from his stage works often convey their textures and particular dramatic flavours very vividly...all the performances, including those of the less well-known extracts...have real energy and a touch of the necessary theatricality too.” The Guardian, 15th December 2011 *** “The Seattle players are excellent, with a confident horn section that has plenty to rejoice in...the excerpts [from The Golden Cockerel] are more substantial, and are not only vividly presented but well-shaped. The pieces are enjoyable as lollipops; perhaps they will also encourage listeners to explore Rimsky-Korsakov's operatic legacy more fully.” Gramophone Magazine, February 2012 “it's not so much the marine atmosphere [in Sadko] or, indeed, the mood-conscious introductions to the three other works which are impressive but the way the conductor gets his Seattle players to dance...The Seattle woodwind burst with character, and there's some hair-raising trombone playing as the surreal drama of Rimsky-Korsakov's slightly scary swansong builds up a head of steam.” BBC Music Magazine, February 2012 **** “This is exquisitely crafted, Fabergé-egg music, and Schwarz’s Seattle players revel in the exotic harmonies and orchestration.” Sunday Times, 29th January 2012 “[the disc] gives the impression of a conductor who is fully in sympathy with the music and who brings out the best, both in the works performed, and from this really rather good orchestra...Clowns is taken at a sensible tempo - not ‘hyped up’ to make it sensationalist as is so often the case. It nevertheless retains a wonderful sense of exuberance and energy.” MusicWeb International, August 2012 | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Holst - The Planets
Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets is one of the most spectacular orchestral showcases on the repertoire, and a remarkable work for its time. Completed in 1917 the work reflects in part the influence of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russe that visited London in 1913, and the advent of the First World War in 1914. Another master orchestrator was Rimsky-Korsakov, who would teach the art to composers as varied as Ravel, Respighi and Vaughan Williams. His Scheherazade remains a supreme example of orchestral tone painting, and many of his operas contain music as vivid and colourful using Ukranian folk melodies. Mlada (1889) is an extraordinary work, written for vast orchestral forces, with a lush orchestral sound that reveals his recent immersion in the music of Wagner. The many scene changes made the opera expensive to stage, so Rimsky arranged Act 3 for smaller forces and made this suite from the opera. ‘The movement (Saturn) opens with an achingly, despairing remorseless tread and moves with powerful dignity and hammering timpani to its strong climax at 5'40", with the belts sounding the knell of doom: afterwards, the dark woodwind and dejected violins are very poignant against the growling bass. Then the texture lightens magically (6’27") and the piece moves sadly to its serene close: it is most impressive’ Gramophone September 1992. Recording made by ASV, produced by Andrew Keener. “Resplendently engineered and commandingly played, this is a product of Svetlanov's low-voltage late period.” BBC Music Magazine, November 2010 *** | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Rimsky Korsakov - Overture and Suites from the Operas
“Neeme Jarvi draws the most seductive response from the SNO; he consistently creates orchestral textures which are diaphanously sinuous. Yet the robust moments…are caught just as strikingly and the listener is assured that here is music which survives repetition uncommonly well.”(Penguin Complete Guide) | | | (also available to download from $21.25) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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“Donald Johanos.... revels in all this.” CD Review | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | The Spirit of RussiaWorks By Rimsky Korsakov
Rimsky Korsakov: | The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevronia: suite Hungarica Philharmonia, Richard Kapp Mlada Suite Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Othmar Maga May Night Overture Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Othmar Maga Christmas Eve Suite Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Othmar Maga Overture on Russian Themes, Op. 28 Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Othmar Maga Fairy Tale Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Othmar Maga Sadko (tone poem), Op. 5 Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Milton Katims Piano Concerto in C sharp minor, Op. 30 Michael Ponti (piano) Hamburger Symphoniker, Richard Kapp Russian Fantasy in B minor Op. 33 (Fantaisie de Concert sur des Thèmes russes) for Violin & Orchestra. Aaron Rosand (violin) Luxembourg Radio Orchestra, Louis de Froment |
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| |  | Rimsky-Korsakov: Orchestral Works
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