Vladimir Ziva, Moscow Symphony Orchestra - Alexander Glazunov: Orchestral Works Vol. 17: Chopiniana, Overtures on Greek Themes, Serenades (2003)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 283 Mb | Total time: 70:33 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Naxos | # 8.555048 | Recorded: 2000
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 283 Mb | Total time: 70:33 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Naxos | # 8.555048 | Recorded: 2000
Written prior to his first symphony sometime around 1881 as a teenager the themes were taken from a series of collected melodies (Melodies populaires de Grece et d’Orient) published by Louis Bourgault-Doucoudray of material he collected during a journey through Greece in 1874 with the premiere being conducted by Anton Rubenstein. It is another example of the fascination of exploring exotic themes from other countries like Prince Igor, Scheherazade, or Islamey. From very early on in his composing career Glazunov had already developed his sound which offers wonderful arrangements and orchestrations and a unique Russian sound unlike anyone else.