Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio espagnol, a five-movement work, was originally conceived for violin and orchestra.
Composition History
The 'musical picture' Sadko, Op. 5, acted as a springboard for Rimsky-Korsakov's later opera of the same name, though they are not directly related musically.
Performer Biography
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Kees Bakels, gave its inaugural performance in August 1998 and is funded by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS).
Performer Biography
Kees Bakels, the conductor, was the central artistic force behind the creation of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, having been appointed its founding music director in 1997.
Critical Reception
Rimsky-Korsakov's Piano Concerto has suffered unexplained neglect and is rarely heard in concert programs, possibly due to its brevity.
Composition History
The Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36, is Rimsky-Korsakov's final large-scale orchestral piece and is dedicated to the memory of Mussorgsky and Borodin.
Performer Biography
Noriko Ogawa, the pianist on this recording, was awarded the Japanese Ministry of Education's Art Prize in 1999 for her contribution to Japan's cultural profile worldwide.
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