Rimsky-Korsakov’s orchestral genius spun thousands of exotic sounds and colors, much as Scheherazade did in her tales. He left not only his musical mark on the world, but also his creative mark on all his students, by teaching them the fundamentals of orchestration and encouraging them to express their own imaginations. He and his pupils created unique voices, and all are firmly established in the canon of symphonic music.
Rimsky-Korsakov and His Pupils: Glazunov, Stravinsky, Liadov, and Respighi
Playlist
Episode 1
Rimsky-Korsakov: Variations on a Theme of Glinka for Solo Oboe
Temple University Wind Band/ Arthur D. Chodoroff
Jonathan Blumenfeld, oboe.
Temple University Wind Symphony
Troy Albany 271
1:00 excerpt
Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Festival, Op. 36: Overture
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Artur Rodzinski
Artur Rodzinski – Artist Profile
EMI 68742
14:35 (1:03, :35 excerpt)
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Invisible City of Kitezh: Introduction: Hymn to Nature
Orchestra of the Bolshoy Theatre of Moscow/Andrey Chistiakov
Orchestra of the Bolshoy theatre of Moscow
Russian Season: B000RKKT8Q
4:35
Rimsky-Korsakov: Concerto In B Flat For Trombone & Band
1. Allegro Vivace; 2. Andante Cantabile; 3. Allegro
Temple University Wind Band/ Arthur D. Chodoroff
Temple University Wind Symphony
Eric Carlson trombone
Troy Albany 271
11:11
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagñol for orchestra, Op. 34
I. Alborada. Vivo e Strepitoso; II. Variazioni. Andante con Moto III.
Alborada. Vivo e Strepitoso; IV. Scena e Canto Gitano. Allegretto; Fandango Asturiano
New York Philharmonic/ Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein Century – Rimsky-korsakov: Scheherezade
Sony 60737
15:00
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34 (Version for Piano Duet)
V. Fandango asturiano
Artur Pizarro & Vita Panomariovaite, pianos
Rimsky-Korsakov: Piano Duos
Linn 293
1:17 excerpt
Episode 2
Rimsky-Korsakov: Battle of Kerzhenets
Andrey Chistiakov & Orchestra of the Bolshoy Theatre of Moscow
Russian Season: B000RKKT8Q
Orchestra of the Bolshoy theatre of Moscow
4:35, (0: 50, 00:20 excerpt)
Alexander Glazunov: Symphony No. 1 in E major, Op. 5 “Slavyanskaya”:
II. Scherzo: Allegro
Royal Scottish National Orchestra/ José Serebrier.
Glazunov: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 3, & 9Warner 68904
4:53
Alexander Glazunov: Suite From The Middle Ages – Scherzo
Scottish National Orchestra/ Neeme Järvi
Glazunov: From The Middle Ages, Scènes de ballet & Lyadov: A Musical Snuffbox
Chandos 8804
3:42
Alexander Glazunov: Symphony No. 2 in F sharp minor, Op. 16
IV. Intrada: Andante sostenuto
Royal Scottish National Orchestra/José Serebrier
Glazunov: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 3, & 9
Warner 68904
11:19
Alexander Glazunov: Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82: I. Moderato
London Philharmonia Orchestra/ Lovro von Matačić
Michael Rabin, violin.
Michael Rabin 1936-1972
EMI 64123
10:44
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35 – The Sea & Sinbad’s Ship
Fritz Reiner: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Scheherazade / Song Of The Nightingale
RCA 68168
9:05
Alexander Glazunov: Suite From The Middle Ages
The Troubadour’s Serenade
Scottish National Orchestra/ Neeme Järvi
Glazunov: From The Middle Ages, Scènes de ballet & Lyadov: A Musical Snuffbox
Chandos 8804
Excerpts 00:38
Episode 3
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan
Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra/ Valery Gergiev
Anna Netrebko, soprano
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Complete Symphonies,
Russian Easter Festival Overture, Capriccio Espagnol
DG B0008153
3:29
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Snow Maiden
l.”Au, au – Akh, bednaya Snegurochka, dikarka”
ll. “Velikiy car¿!Sprosi menya sto raz”
Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra/ Valery Gergiev,
Chorus of the Mariinsky Theatre
Anna Netrebko, soprano
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Complete Symphonies,
Russian Easter Festival Overture, Capriccio Espagnol
DG B0008153
9:54
Stravinsky: Symphony No. 1 in Eb, Op. 1
II. Scherzo. Allegretto
Detroit Symphony Orchestra/Antal Dorati
Stravinsky: Scherzo Fantastique, Symphony No 1
London 414456
6:28
Stravinsky: Faun and Shepherdess, Op. 2: I. La Bergère
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra/ Knutsen
Lucy Shelton, sp.
Stravinsky: The Fairy’s Kiss
DG 449205
3:14
Stravinsky: Fireworks, Op. 4
Columbia Symphony Orchestra/Stravinsky
Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky: Firebird (Complete); Scherzo a la Russe;
Fireworks; Scherzo Fantastique
CBS 42452
3:39
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite
l. Infernal Dance Of King Kastchei
ll. Berceuse
ll. Finale
Philadelphia Orchestra/ Leopold Stokowski
Stravinsky And Liadov
Pearl 9031
9:53
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring
VII. Dance of the Earth
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra/ Leonard Slatkin
Stravinsky: Le Sacre; Ginastera, Haydn
RCA 60993
Excerpt 00:47
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35 –
Story Of The Calendar Prince
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Fritz Reiner
Scheherazade / Song Of The Nightingale
RCA 68168
11:37
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35 –
Story of The Calendar Prince
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Fritz Reiner
Scheherazade / Song Of The Nightingale
RCA 68168
0:50 excerpt
Story of The Calendar Prince
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Fritz Reiner
Scheherazade / Song Of The Nightingale
RCA 68168
0:50 excerpt
Episode 4
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel Suite
King Dodon With Queen Shemakha
Russian National Orchestra/ Mikhail Pletnev
The Enchanted Kingdom
DG 447084
6:42
Nikolai Tcherepnin: La Princesse Lontaine – Prelude
Russian National Orchestra/ Mikhail Pletnev
The Enchanted Kingdom
DG 447084
9:10
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov: Caucasian Sketches
Suite No.1, In A Village
Suite No.4. Procession Of The Sardar
Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra/ Sascha Goetzel
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
Onyx 4124
10:07 (0:38 excerpt)
Anatoly Liadov: A Musical Snuffbox, Op. 32
Scottish National Orchestra/ Neeme Järvi
Lyadov: Orchestral Works
Chan 9031
2:19
Anatoly Liadov: Baba-Yaga, Op. 56-04
Russian National Orchestra/ Mikhail Pletnev
The Enchanted Kingdom
DG 447084
3:31
Liadov: Legend Of The Birds
Humorous Song – The Buzzing And Biting Of The Gnat
Philadelphia Orchestra/ Leopold Stokowski
Stravinsky And Liadov
Pearl 9031
2:07
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35
Young Prince & Young Princess
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Fritz Reiner
Scheherazade / Song Of The Nightingale
RCA 68168
12:01 (1:31 excerpt)
Episode 5
Respighi: Fontane di Roma
II Respighi: Fountains Of Rome – The Triton Fountain At Morning
III. “La fontana di Trevi al meriggio” (The Trevi fountain at noon)
IV “La fontana di Villa Medici al tramonto (excerpt)
Philadelphia Orchestra/ Riccardo Muti
Respighi: Pini di Roma, Fontane di Roma, Feste Romane
Warner Classics 47316
5:53
Respighi: Pini di Roma
l. Pines of the Villa Borghese
IV Pini Della Via Appia
Philadelphia Orchestra/ Riccardo Muti
Respighi: Pini di Roma, Fontane di Roma, Feste Romane
Warner Classics 47316
7:43
Manuel de Falla: Nights In the Gardens of Spain
ll.. Danza Lejana
lll.. en los Jardines de la Sierra de Cordoba
London Philharmonic Orchestra/ Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos
Alicia de Larrocha, piano
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain, El Amor Brujo
London 430703
14:31 (0″59 excerpt)
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35
IV. Festival At Baghdad, The Sea, Shipwreck
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Fritz Reiner
Scheherazade / Song Of The Nightingale
RCA 68168
11:41
Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko: Song of the Indian Guest
Sergei Lemeshev, tenor
Tenors Of The Bolshoi
Pearl 9320
4:05
Rimsky-Korsakov/ Dorsey: Song of India
Tommy Dorsey, Bunny Berrigan, Gene Krupa
Up Swing
Victor P 146
3:08