Episode 2
Donald Macleod examines the circumstances of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'defection' from the 'Mighty Handful' to the haven of academia that was the St Petersburg conservatory.
Donald Macleod examines the circumstances of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'defection' from the progressive but amateur 'Mighty Handful' of his composer contemporaries to the haven of academia that was the St Petersburg conservatory.
The Maid of Pskov (Love Duet)
Vladimir Galusin (tenor)
Galina Gorchakova (soprano)
Kirov Opera and Orchestra
Valery Gergiev (conductor)
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Maid of Pskov (Act 1, Scene 2)
Georgy Zastavni (bass)
Gennady Bezzubenkov (bass)
Vladimir Galusin (tenor)
Nikolai Gassiev (bass)
Kirov Opera and Orchestra
Valery Gergiev (conductor)
Quintet (Allegro con brio)
Capricorn
The Snow Maiden Suite
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Kees Bakels (conductor).
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- Tue 8 Jul 200812:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 8 Jul 200820:45BBC Radio 3
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