Rostropovich's Scheherazade captivates with its vibrant colors and taut development
This recording contains all four movements of Scheherazade, and is characterized by numerous scene changes and colorful orchestration. The main motif is clearly presented, and the performance, which progresses along a narrative axis, is a highlight.
From the beginning, the orchestral colors spread vividly, and the main motifs emerge clearly, making the development of the work easy to grasp. The solo violin functions as a guide for the story at various points, and the soft vocal delivery and sharp accents blend naturally into the flow. The tempo and dynamics are not overly volatile, and the direction of the work follows a straightforward flow consistently, highlighting the clarity of the orchestra throughout. The changes in atmosphere from scene to scene are also easy to understand, and the performance is solid and in tune with the characteristics of the piece.
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1er Mouvement: La Mer Et Le Bateau De Sinbad
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2me Mouvement: Le Récit Du Prince Kalander
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3me Mouvement: Le Jeune Prince Et La Princesse
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4me Mouvement: Fête A Bagdad-La Mer - Naufrage Du Bateau Sur Les Rochers
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Composed By - Nicolas Rimsky-Korsakov
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Orchestra - Orchestre De Paris
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Conductor - Mstislav Rostropovitch
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Producer [Direction Artistique] - Ronald Kinloch Anderson
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Violin - Luben Yordanoff