Glazunov: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol. 4
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Composer: Alexander GlazunovConductor: Konstantin Krimets
Orchestra: Moscow State Symphony Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1996-11-19
Music Label: Naxos
Soundtracks:
- Stenka Razin, Op.13
- Une Fete Slave, Op.26
- Cortege Solennel, Op.50
- Fantaisie, Op.53
- Mazurka, Op.18
- March On A Russian Theme, Op.76
Music reviews of Glazunov: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol. 4
Music Review: Enjoyable music in generally good performances
Rating: 4 Stars
Naxos's (and Marco Polo's) survey of the complete orchestral music of Alexander Glazunov is an extremely worthwhile one, although one could sometimes have wished for more polished and characterful performances. This release is, however, is rather successful, with Konstantin Krimets leading idiomatic and colorfully enjoyable performances from the Moscow SO - there is strong competition in the Stenka Razin, but hardly anything in the rest of the works here.
Stenka Razin is deservedly popular (at least moderately popular) - it's an exhilarating work, comparable to Rimsky's Russian Easter Festival Overture, extremely well scored and atmospheric with many superb ideas woven into it. Unfortunately, at least compared to other performances, the string sound here is rather thin and the dazzling array of colors and pyrotechnics somewhat understated (it might actually be due to the recording more than the performance). Une Fête Slave is a buoyant piece (an adapted orchestration of the finale from the third string quartet), and the performances sound better here than in Stenka Razin, with much attention to detail. The Cortége Solennel is the earliest of two pieces of the same name, and is again an eminently well-crafted work, civil and somewhat quirky with much fine writing for (and playing by) the woodwinds.
From Dark to Light is not among Glazunov's most distinguished works, but it is atmospheric enough in its trajectory from loss and despair to wistful, nostalgic happiness - very much saved by Glazunov's expert skills at orchestration (I haven't heard the Rakhlin performance which has something of an underground legendary status). The Mazurka is gracious and lively and well played and the March is confident and light-hearted. All in all, this is a very enjoyable release, even if it doesn't quite cut it in Stenka Razin. Strongly recommended, nonetheless, and not only for ardent fans of the composer.
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