Russian Easter festival overture, Op 36

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Rimsky-Korsakov completed the Russian Easter Festival overture in the summer of 1888; inspired by grand biblical themes, it celebrates the Russian Easter tradition. Listen for the dark trumpet solo in the introduction which was meant to represent the voice of an archangel. Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky Recording date: 22 October 1998 Date of broadcast: 21 May 2002