Gerard Schwarz, the conductor, began his professional career as co-principal trumpet of the New York Philharmonic.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Haus des Rundfunks, Masurenallee, Berlin, Germany, from September 2nd to 5th, 2015.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rimsky-Korsakov, as the only true professional among the nationalist group led by Balakirev, often completed and orchestrated works left unfinished by other composers of the new Russian school.
Composition History
Rimsky-Korsakov's First Symphony was hailed by the nationalist group 'The Five' as the first truly Russian symphony, contrasting with the German-influenced music of Anton Rubinstein, a pianist and composer.
Composer Biography
Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov, the composer, initially intended to pursue a naval career, following in his elder brother's footsteps.
Composer Biography
Rimsky-Korsakov, despite his own perceived lack of compositional technique, took a position as professor of instrumentation and composition at St Petersburg Conservatory in 1871.
Performer Biography
Gerard Schwarz has received numerous honors, including Emmy Awards, GRAMMY nominations, and was the first American named Conductor of the Year by Musical America.
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