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Borodin: Symphony No 2, In the Steppes of Central Asia, Prince Igor Selections / Schmidt

Borodin / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Schmidt
Release Date: 02/04/2014 
Label:  Musical Concepts   Catalog #: 1215   Spars Code: DDD 
Composer:  Alexander Borodin
Conductor:  Ole Schmidt
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Number of Discs: 1 
Recorded in: Stereo 
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Notes and Editorial Reviews

"Too long neglected on disc, (his excellent Nielsen symphonies now also Regis) Ole Schmidt and Royal Philharmonic, with ideal couplings, offers an outstanding version of the Second Symphony…beautifully played and recorded in vivid, open sound, one of the very finest at any price." -- Penguin Guide, 3 stars "Too long neglected on disc, (his excellent Nielsen symphonies now also Regis) Ole Schmidt and Royal Philharmonic, with ideal couplings, offers an outstanding version of the Second Symphony…beautifully played and recorded in vivid, open sound, one of the very finest at any price." -- Penguin Guide, 3 stars Read less

Works on This Recording

1.
Prince Igor: Overture by Alexander Borodin
Conductor:  Ole Schmidt
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1869-1887; Russia 
2.
Prince Igor: Polovtsian March by Alexander Borodin
Conductor:  Ole Schmidt
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1869-1887; Russia 
3.
In the steppes of central Asia by Alexander Borodin
Conductor:  Ole Schmidt
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1880; Russia 
4.
Symphony no 2 in B minor by Alexander Borodin
Conductor:  Ole Schmidt
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1869-1876; Russia 
5.
Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances by Alexander Borodin
Conductor:  Ole Schmidt
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic 
Written: Russia 

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review:  ( 2 Customer Reviews )
 Familiar Works Brilliantly Performed August 26, 2014 By Henry S. (Springfield, VA) See All My Reviews "If you have not yet experienced the exuberant nationalism and brilliant orchestration which characterizes Alexander Borodin's orchestral works, this outstanding recording would be a great place to start. On the other hand, if you do know Borodin and yet would be interested in a bargain priced CD of some of his most popular orchestral compositions, conductor Ole Schmidt and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have a real treat in store for you! Symphony # 2, In the Steppes of Central Asia, and excerpts from Prince Igor are presented in the RPO's usual glowing, exciting sound. This is a disk to treasure, as it is simply superb. Highly recommended." Report Abuse
 Excellent Borodin Collection March 13, 2014 By Stephen Rutledge (Fort Wayne, IN) See All My Reviews "Excellent recording. The selections were uniformly interesting and well performed. I got this CD to familiarize myself with the music of Borodin prior to seeing the Met HD Live production of "Prince Igor" recently, and it prepared me well for the music of the opera." Report Abuse
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