Best of Rimsky-Korsakov

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Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a Russian composer who balanced a career in the navy with his musical pursuits, eventually becoming a professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory and mentor to major figures like Stravinsky and Prokofiev. His orchestral works stand as his most celebrated compositions, blending Romantic-era harmonies with vivid instrumental colors. This 1997 CD presents some of his finest orchestral pieces, including the Spanish-flavored Capriccio Espagnol with its energetic Alborada and Fandango Asturiano sections, alongside the exotic narrative suite Scheherazade, which opens with the famous Young Prince and Young Princess movement.

Released as a single CD, this collection features performances conducted by André Anichanov and includes additional selections that showcase Rimsky-Korsakov’s gift for orchestration and storytelling through music. Acquire this used classical recording and enjoy the composer’s most enduring orchestral works at a fraction of retail cost.