Yevgeny Svetlanov, despite being perceived as a 'Party Man' by some, had a deep interest in Jewish music, which was dangerous during a time when Jews were persecuted in Russia.
Interpretation
Conductor Yevgeny Svetlanov was known for his 'big tone, big solo' approach to the violin solos in Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, preferring a 'big, big woman' to a 'terrified 13-year-old girl'.
Interpretation
Yevgeny Svetlanov was known for his 'very Russian' imposing direction, creating an epic, larger-than-life feeling in his interpretations.
Interpretation
Yevgeny Svetlanov's conducting style was described as powerfully rhythmic and delicately pictorial, conveying a sensation of vista and narrative.
Interpretation
Yevgeny Svetlanov often took unorthodox or eccentric turns in his interpretations, with very dramatic, exciting, and extreme dynamics, often at very fast tempos.
Recording & Production
The recordings on this album were made at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh, with the Glinka piece recorded in 1968 and the Rimsky-Korsakov in 1978.
Performer Biography
Yevgeny Svetlanov, the conductor on this album, was Music Director of the USSR State Symphony Orchestra for 35 years, from 1965.
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