Introducing the Masterpieces of Russian Music, a collection that showcases the rich and vibrant tradition of Russian classical music. Unlike the diverse styles in 19th century Western Europe, Russian composers during this time experienced a period of national upsurge and turned to traditional village folklore for inspiration. This collection features works by renowned composers such as Tchaikovsky, Khachaturian, and Mussorgsky, whose music reflects the deep connection to their Russian heritage. From emotionally stirring symphonies to intricate piano compositions, the Masterpieces of Russian Music offers a captivating journey through the soul-stirring sounds of Russia's most iconic composers.
Masterpieces of Russian Music
Aram KHACHATURIAN
[1] "Gayaneh" - Sabre Dance 2’19’’
Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, Selections
[2] Introduction, No. 8: Pas d'action, Act 1 5’31’’
[3] No. 17: Panorama, Act 2 4’33’’
[4] No. 6: Valse, Act 1 4’46’’
Mikhail GLINKA
[5] Ruslan and Lyudmila, Overture 5’17’’
Sergei PROKOFIEV
Love for three oranges
[6] March 1’31’’
[7] Scherzo 1’20’’
Alexander BORODIN
[8] Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor, Act 2 11’18’’
(Orchestrated and completed by Rimsky-Korsakov)
Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
The Swan Lake, Op. 20
[9] No. 2: Valse (Tempo di valse), Act 1 7’03’’
[10] No. 13: Danses des cygnes (Allegro moderato), Act 2 1’37’’
Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
[11] The Flight of the Bumble-Bee from The Legend of Tzar Saltan 1’24’’
Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
The Nutcracker, Suite, Op. 71 a
[12] Miniature overture 3’31’’
[13] Dance of the sugar-plum fairy, Act 2 2’03’’
[14] Trepak, Act 2 1’07’’
Dmitri KABALEVSKY
[15] "Comedian" Galop 1’40’’
DDD 55’11’’
