"...the sum effect spells an urgent, albeit highly coloured, response to one of the repertory's greatest symphonies. The digital remastering is excellent." The Independent
Stokowski's affinity with Russian repertoire is well-known, and here he is on fine form with one of his favourite composers—Tchaikovsky—and one of his favourite orchestral showpieces—the Firebird Suite.
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Rimsky-Korsakov |
Russian
Easter Festival Overture Op.36 |
12:49
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2 |
Tchaikovsky
(orch. Stokowski) |
Humoresque
Op.10, No.2 |
2:05 |
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Stravinsky |
The Firebird Suite (1919
Version) |
19:44 |
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3 |
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3:07 |
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1:16 |
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5 |
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5:22 |
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6 |
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Infernal
Dance of Demon Magician Kashchei |
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3:47 |
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7 |
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4:04 |
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8 |
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2:08 |
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9 |
Prokofiev |
March
from The Love of Three Oranges Op.33a |
1:43 |
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Tchaikovsky |
Symphony No.4 in F minor
Op.36 |
39:03 |
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10 |
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Andante
sostenuto—Moderato con anima |
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15:41 |
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11 |
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Andantino
in modo di canzone |
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10:07 |
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12 |
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Scherzo:
Pizzicato ostinato |
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5:02 |
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13 |
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Finale:
Allegro con fuoco |
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8:13 |
TT:
75:24 |
