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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First Movement: The Sea And Sinbad’s Ship
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Second Movement: The Story Of The Kalender Prince
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Third Movement: The Young Prince And The Young Princess
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Fourth Movement: The Festival Of Baghdad; The Sea; The Ship Goes To Pieces On A Rock Surmounted By A Bronze Warrior
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Composed By - Rimsky-Korsakov
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Orchestra - Orchestre de Paris
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Conductor - Mstislav Rostropovitch
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Liner Notes, Producer - R. Kinloch Anderson
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Engineer - Paul Vavaseur
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Tape Op [Tape Editor] - Greco Casadesus
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Violin [Solo] - Luben Yordanoff
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Painting - Marc Chagall
