Credits:

Gliere (1875-1956)

Description:

The last master of Russian Romanticism. The best-selling symphonies and orchestral works by Chandos, completed by master composer Sir Edward Downes and Vasily Sinaysky with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, are now available in a new box set, "Symphonies and Orchestral Works" by Raingorit Glière (1875-1956)! This boxed set features the outstanding performances by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra of many masterpieces by Glière, who is also called the last master of Russian Romanticism, including "The Bronze Knight," which became a big hit with its brass band arrangement, "Horn Concerto," which is an essential repertoire for horn players, and his representative works "Ilya Mouromets" and "The Red Poppy Flower. This box set is sure to become a must-have for fans of Russian music and brass bands! Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Symphony No. 3 in B minor, Op. 42 "Ilya Muromets": 1. Wandering Pilgrims; Ilya Muromets and Svyagoto
2.Symphony No. 3 in B minor, Op. 42 "Ilya Muromets": 1. Wandering Pilgrims; Ilya Muromets and Svyagoto
3.Symphony No. 3 in B minor, Op. 42 "Ilya Muromets": 2. Nightingale the Robber. Andante
4.Symphony No. 3 in B minor, Op. 42 "Ilya Muromets": 3. At the Court of Vladimir the Mighty Sun. Alleg
5.Symphony No. 3 in B minor, Op. 42 "Ilya Muromets": 4. The Heroic Deeds and Petrification of Ilya Mur
6.Symphony No. 3 in B minor, Op. 42 "Ilya Muromets": 4. The Heroic Deeds and Petrification of Ilya Mur
7.The Zaporozhy Cossacks, Op. 64: They laugh
8.The Zaporozhy Cossacks, Op. 64: They dance and rejoice
9.The Zaporozhy Cossacks, Op. 64: Finale
10.Suite from "The Red Poppy", Op. 70: 5. Valse. Lento
11.Suite from "The Red Poppy", Op. 70: 6. Russian Sailor's Dance. Allegro - Pesante - Moderato - Animat
12.Suite from "The Bronze Horseman": 7. Anticipation (Beginning of the Storm). Allegro molto agitato
13.Suite from "The Bronze Horseman": 8. Hymn to the Great City. Moderato
14.Concerto for Horn and Orchestra, Op. 91: 1. Allegro
15.Concerto for Horn and Orchestra, Op. 91: 2. Andante
16.Concerto for Horn and Orchestra, Op. 91: 3. Moderato - Allegro vivace