Jean Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 7, The Swan of Tuonela - Claude Debussy: Nocturnes Nos. 1 & 2
4/1/2016, 7 Tracks, 1:10:54
Featuring
Evgeny Mravinsky
Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
Jean Sibelius
Claude Debussy
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Performer Biography
Yevgeny Mravinsky, the conductor, began his studies in natural sciences before becoming a répétiteur at the Ballet School and studying composition and conducting.
Performer Biography
Yevgeny Mravinsky introduced Soviet composers like Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Miaskovsky, and Kabalevsky to wider audiences.
Performer Biography
Yevgeny Mravinsky rarely conducted orchestras other than the Leningrad Philharmonic, remaining its musical director until his retirement in 1982.
Performer Biography
Yevgeny Mravinsky won the All-Union Conductors' Competition in Moscow in 1938, which led to him becoming the permanent conductor of the Leningrad Philharmonic.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings from Leningrad and Moscow, with recording engineers David Gaklin and Nikola Kustov.
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