Russian Complete Music Works / 俄罗斯音乐作品集 / Audio CD

UPC 9787798923414

Product Details:

• Label: Nimbus Records
• Format: 8x CD Box Set
• Country: China
• Released: 2004
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Orchestral and Piano Works

Overview

The Russian Complete Music Works brings together iconic compositions from Russia's most celebrated composers, reflecting the profound influence of folk traditions and religious heritage on their creations. This meticulously curated 8-CD collection features performances by distinguished artists, including Marta Deyanova on piano, John Lill, and orchestras such as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Staatskapelle Berlin under renowned conductors like Herbert von Karajan and Zoltán Kováts.

Spanning the works of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Shostakovich, this collection offers an immersive journey into the Romantic and Modern eras of Russian music, capturing their emotional depth, technical brilliance, and unique cultural essence. A "Classic CD" Guide recommendation and praised for its outstanding quality, this set is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts.

Track Listing

CD 1

• Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
• Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor

CD 2

• Rachmaninoff: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36
• Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor

CD 3

• Rachmaninoff: Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2
• Ten Preludes, Op. 23
• Thirteen Preludes, Op. 32

CD 4

• Scriabin: 24 Preludes for Piano, Op. 11
• Shostakovich: 24 Preludes for Piano, Op. 34

CD 5

• Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 (Pathétique)

CD 6

• Tchaikovsky: Ballet Suites (Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker)

CD 7

• Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
• Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

CD 8

• Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
• Tchaikovsky: Serenade for String Orchestra in C Major, Op. 48

Key Credits

• Piano: Marta Deyanova, John Lill
• Orchestras: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Staatskapelle Berlin, Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductors: Herbert von Karajan, Zoltán Kováts, Klaus Steinini
• Publisher: Guangdong Audio & Video Press