Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Russian Easter Overture

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (Composer), Yuri Temirkanov (Conductor), New York Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Glenn Dicterow (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Glenn Dicterow
• Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Yuri Temirkanov
• Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
• Audio CD (February 9, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003F95
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,715 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beguiling, Atmospheric, Dramatic -- Marvelous Dynamic Range!, April 11, 2004

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Irreverent "irreverent" (La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Russian Easter Overture (Audio CD)

This is by my favorite from among many Scheherazades. I do not agree that the dynamic range is a problem. On the contrary, it is what CD's are all about. The technology in this wonderful recording conveys this favorite's musical and emotional scope, especially when enjoyed with good speakers in quiet surroundings or with earphones. This is the first time I have felt that a recording of this suite exploited all the possibilities, from the drama of the tales Scheherazade recounts each of 1001 nights to keep from being beheaded to the beguiling nature of Scheherazade herself.

I have loved the companion Russian Easter Ouverture since discovering classical music as a teenager. Again, this CD is the first recording I have heard that fully realizes its possibilities.

The acoustic is delectably atmospheric, and the microphone placement and mixing combine with it to convey the ambience of the great orchestra in personal concert for the fortunate listener.

I own a truckload of classical CD's. This is one of the favorites I hear again and again.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound! Great Performance! Great Music!, June 6, 2006

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Frederick Baptist (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Russian Easter Overture (Audio CD)

As far as sound quality of classical cds go, you really have to pay attention to the fine print and here it's DDD. That makes all the difference as this recording is one of the best-sounding classical recordings I have ever heard and is currently the best classical cd, sound quality-wise, that I own. I'm sure the fact that this recording was made in the early 90s must have also helped but as far as this being a worthy cover of Rimsky-Korsakov's brilliant masterpiece is concerned, fear not as Yuri Temirkanov and the New York Philharmonic have done an excellent job here. Great sound quality and wonderful performances of a brilliant work of music make this very highly recommended indeed.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest most sumptious accounts of Scheherazade i've heard, June 22, 2010

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W. Chiles "classical geek" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Russian Easter Overture (Audio CD)

This is the kind of score you liken to impressionist paintings. The appeal is so immediate almost everyone loves it from first hearing/sighting. Having enjoyed and then been exhausted by the limited stylings of Dorati/Minn. in my youth, I next heard the Reiner/CSO, Beecham/RPO, Ormandy/PO accounts in first class (for the 60s) stereo sound, realizing what one could achieve from this tuneful score accompanied by current technology. I've since heard it performed live by Rostropovich and the NSO in 1976, and Micheal Tilson-Thomas and the SFO in the 90s. Of all recordings i've heard this ranks as my favorite. The NYPO coached and rehearsed within an inch of their lives by Kurt Masur and now under the spell of this insightful conductor deliver one of the finest recordings I've ever heard of this piece. Temerkinov in this manhattan ballroom recording produces the work of a man possessed by the sensuality of this piece, and totally in control of the skilled musicians in front of him. Highly recommended for those seeking a sumptuous romantic account of this brilliant warhorse.