Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Capriccio Espagnol; Russian Easter Overture

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (Composer), Andrew Litton (Conductor), Erich Leinsdorf (Conductor), Felix Slatkin (Conductor), Concert Arts Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Concerts Arts Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (Orchestra), Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), London Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)

Product Details

• Orchestra: Concert Arts Symphony Orchestra, Concerts Arts Symphony Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Andrew Litton, Erich Leinsdorf, Felix Slatkin
• Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
• Audio CD (October 17, 1995)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B000000UW0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,807 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Rimsky-Korsakov for a Little Price, July 5, 2001

By	Nicholas Waldman (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov is one of my favorite composers and this features his greatest orchestral works. "Scheherazade" is beautifully performed but the jewel of this CD is "Capriccio Espagnol". Unlike other recordings of Capriccio Espagnol, this one is not segmented and is also a great performance of another Rimsky-Korsakov masterpiece. I know what you are asking, "If is so good, why is it so cheap?" They are older 60's to 80's recordings in the Seraphim series but if you search, some have performances by Karajan.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap? Only in price, February 21, 2007

By	Howard C. Batt (Clearwater, Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First - how can one go wrong buying this cd at this price? The answer is - one cannot go wrong buying this cd at this price. Not even at three times this price. It's a lush recording and is every bit as good as anything recorded yesterday in a state of the art studio. At least some people have never heard of Rimsky-Korsakov. This is a cheap way to be introduced nicely. Others have these pieces by three or four different orchestras. Add this one - you'll be glad you did if for no other reason than when it arrives you'll listen once again to music you've put away for some time.

It's truly wonderful.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great value, March 17, 2001

By A Customer

This is worth buying simply to hear the LPO and Litton performing "Scheherazade." These Seraphim recordings are dated and not the best quality, but Litton knows the real power of Scheherazade is in the dynamics, and he exploits this point to its full advantage. The result is an extremely textured sound dripping with poignancy and grace. One of my favorites.