Featuring the rich sound of string instruments, this is Russian orchestral music with the "Philadelphia Sound."
This recording features the Philadelphia Orchestra, led for many years by conductor Eugene Ormandy, and features two pieces that showcase the virtuosity of orchestration: Ravel's arrangement of "Pictures at an Exhibition" and Rimsky-Korsakov's version of "Night on Bald Mountain."
This is a representative recording by Ormandy and his orchestra, who established the lush, rich sound of string instruments known as the "Philadelphia Sound." Ravel's arrangement of "Pictures at an Exhibition" makes the most of the orchestra's rich sound, vividly portraying the colors of each piece. The magnificent brass sound in "The Great Gates of Kiev" is particularly famous. Also included is Rimsky-Korsakov's arrangement of "Night on Bald Mountain," showcasing the orchestra's overwhelming power and functional beauty. Enjoy Ormandy's gorgeous and spectacular interpretation of Russian music on this disc.
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A:
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1)
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Promenade
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2)
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Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuyle
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3)
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Limoges, The Market Place
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4)
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Catacombs
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5)
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Roman Sepulchre
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6)
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Con Mortuis In Ilngua Mortus
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7)
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Gnomus
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8)
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Promenade
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9)
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The Old Castle
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10)
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Promenade
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11)
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Tuileries
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12)
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Bydlo
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13)
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Promenade
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14)
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Ballet Of The Chicks In Their Shells
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1)
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The Hut On Fowl's Legs
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2)
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The Great Gate Of Kiev
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3)
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Night On Bald Mountain
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Orchestra - The Philadelphia Orchestra
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Producer - Thomas Frost
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Composed By - Modest Mussorgsky
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Engineer - John Guerriere
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Design [Cover] - John Berg
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Conductor - Eugene Ormandy
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Engineer - Edward T. Graham
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Design [Cover] - Richard Mantel
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Sleeve Notes [front cover] - New York Times
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Design [Cover] - Hiroshi Morishima
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Cover [painting] - James McMullan
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Photography [courtesy of] - Columbia Records Photo Studio
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Photography [courtesy of] - The Bettmann Archive, Inc.
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Photography [courtesy of] - The New York Public Library
