Description

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Full of atmospheric suggestion and luminous tone-painting, Rimsky-Korsakov's orchestration appears at its very best in the descriptive passages of these three concert favorites: Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34, a lively and whimsical piece based on Spanish gypsy airs and fandangos; the Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36, a celebratory composition based on liturgical themes; and Dance of the Buffoons, a sprightly piece from the opera Snow Maiden (A Fairytale of Spring). Authoritative early scores. Notes.

About the Author

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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a prolific composer of orchestral works and many other forms of music, including chamber works and art songs. He also wrote many operas, excerpts from which are featured in this collection; most notably, The Flight of the Bumblebee from The Tale of Tsar Saltan.