Beethoven, L. Van: Symphony No. 9, "Choral" / Leonore Overture No. 3 (Danish National Radio Smphony, Malko)
6/1/2009, 5 Tracks, 1:17:39
Featuring
Nikolai Malko
Edith Oldrup
Else Brems
Thyge Thygesen
Holger Byrding
DR SymfoniOrkestret
Danish National Radio Choir
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Performer Biography
Nicolai Malko was a professor at the Moscow conservatory from 1918 to 1925, and then at the Leningrad conservatory, where he became principal director of the Leningrad Philharmonic.
Recording & Production
This CD commemorates Nicolai Malko's 25th anniversary concert with the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, which took place on January 30, 1955.
Performer Biography
Malko's teachers at the St. Petersburg conservatory included renowned composers Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov, and Liadov.
Performer Biography
Nicolai Malko was nicknamed 'Uncle Malko' by the musicians due to his calm and nurturing approach to rehearsals, which was devoid of drama and outbursts.
Performer Biography
Malko conducted the first performance of the 19-year-old Shostakovich's First Symphony with the Leningrad Philharmonic.
Cultural Impact
The International Nicolai Malko Competition for young conductors was started in 1965 as a tribute to Malko and his contributions to the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Nicolai Malko, the conductor, was born in Semaky, Ukraine, in 1883 and had an impressive career before coming to Denmark.
