Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Orchestral Works (Philharmonia Orchestra)

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Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

• Flight of the Bumblebee from The Tale of Tsar Saltan, INR 79 (2025 Remastered, London 1960)
• The Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite, Op. 57 The Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite, Op. 57
• The Golden Cockerel Suite, INR 20 (2025 Remastered, London 1963)
• May Night, INR 28 (2025 Remastered, London 1959)
• The Snow Maiden Suite, INR 71 (2025 Remastered, London 1963)
• Dubinuschka, Op. 62 (2025 Remastered, London 1963)
• Scheherazade in E Major, Op. 35 (2025 Remastered, London 1965)
• Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34 (2025 Remastered, London 1960)
• Russian Easter Festival, Op. 36 (2025 Remastered, London 1965)

Philharmonia Orchestra

André Cluytens, Paul Kletzki, Efrem Kurtz, Constantin Silvestri, Lovro von Matačić, conductors

Date: 2025

Label: Alexandre Bak - Classical Music Reference Recording

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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908) was a prominent Russian composer and member of The Five, known for his mastery of orchestration and his nationalistic musical style. His most famous works, including Scheherazade, Capriccio Espagnol, and the Russian Easter Festival Overture, draw on Russian folklore and fairy tales. A pioneer of musical orientalism, he blended Russian folk traditions with exotic elements. As a professor at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, he embraced Western techniques and became a leading educator. Rimsky-Korsakov greatly influenced Russian music, shaping future composers and bringing works by The Five into the repertoire, with lasting impact beyond Russia.

Founded in 1945, the Philharmonia Orchestra is a world-renowned ensemble based at London’s Southbank Centre, with additional UK residencies. Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali and Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop lead the 80-member orchestra, following in the footsteps of legends like Karajan and Salonen. Known for premiering works by major composers and collaborating with top soloists, the Philharmonia also embraces innovation through partnerships with artists like Nemanja Radulović and Vidya Patel. Deeply involved in community outreach, it runs programs for schools, carers, and underserved groups. The Orchestra tours widely, with 2024/25 performances scheduled across Europe and Japan.