Glazunov, A.K.: Orchestral Works, Vol. 18 - Masquerade / 2 Pieces / Pas De Caractere / Romantic Intermezzo
1/28/2010, 30 Tracks, 1:06:31
Featuring
Dmitry Yablonsky
Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
Gnesin Academy Chorus
Alexander Glazunov
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Recording & Production
This recording was made at Studio 5, Russian State TV and Radio Company KULTURA, Moscow, Russia, from October 10th to 15th, 2006.
Composition History
Glazunov's incidental music for the play Masquerade was written in 1912-13 and used for Meyerhold's 1917 production at the Alexandrinsky Theatre.
Composer Biography
Alexander Glazunov, the composer, showed considerable musical ability as a child and met Balakirev and Rimsky-Korsakov by 1879.
Composer Biography
Glazunov, the composer, became director of the St. Petersburg Conservatory in 1905 and remained in that position until 1930.
Performer Biography
The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra, featured on this recording, draws its musicians from the highest ranks of Russia's most famous orchestras.
Performer Biography
Dmitry Yablonsky, the conductor, made his orchestral debut as a cellist and conductor at the age of nine with Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Glazunov's incidental music for Masquerade illustrates both the glittering atmosphere of St. Petersburg balls and the horrifying descent into madness of the protagonist, Evgeny Arbenin.
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