Russian Classics Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie & Thomas Clamor

• Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka (1804 - 1857): Ruslan & Lyudmila, Op. 5:
• 1 Ruslan & Lyudmila, Op. 5: Overture (Arr. M. Nestler for Wind Ensemble) 05:39
• Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 - 1975): Suite for Variety Orchestra:
• 2 Suite for Variety Orchestra (Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble): I. March 02:53
• 3 Suite for Variety Orchestra (Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble): II. Lyric Waltz 02:20
• 4 Suite for Variety Orchestra (Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble): III. Dance No. 2 03:46
• 5 Suite for Variety Orchestra (Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble): IV. Waltz No. 2 03:35
• 6 Suite for Variety Orchestra (Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble): V. Finale 02:04
• The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a:
• 7 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: III. Folk Feast (National Holiday) [Arr. G. Baumann for Wind Ensemble] 02:47
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893):
• 8 Italian Capriccio, Op. 45, TH 47 (Arr. P. Stalmeier for Wind Ensemble) 15:22
• Sergei Prokofiev (1891 - 1953): Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64:
• 9 Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64 (Excerpts) [Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble]: I. The Montagues and the Capulets 01:49
• 10 Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64 (Excerpts) [Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble]: II. The Street Awakens 01:25
• 11 Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64 (Excerpts) [Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble]: III. Morning Dance 02:21
• 12 Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64 (Excerpts) [Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble]: IV. At Friar Laurence's 02:47
• 13 Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64 (Excerpts) [Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble]: V. Departure of the Guests 03:32
• 14 Romeo & Juliet, Op. 64 (Excerpts) [Arr. J. de Meij for Wind Ensemble]: VI. The Montagues and the Capulets [Reprise] 05:23
• Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971): The Firebird Suite (1919 Version):
• 15 The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) [Arr. R. Earles for Wind Ensemble]: VI. Berceuse 03:47
• 16 The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) [Arr. R. Earles for Wind Ensemble]: VII. Finale 03:17
• Total Runtime 01:02:47

Info for Russian Classics

Once again, the Saxon Wind Philharmonic under Thomas Clamor unleashes a veritable display of musical fireworks: On their new GENUIN CD the musicians take us to Russia—and all who are not yet fans of this fantastic ensemble would do well to come along! The recording offers numerous highlights: the syncopations of Shostakovich's Jazz Suite, the fairy tales of Stravinsky's Firebird, Tchaikovsky's buoyant Capriccio Italien and, not least, the fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila." Once again, the Wind Philharmonic’s overwhelming splendor and captivating virtuosity are impressive. Hop on—go east!

Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie
Thomas Clamor, Dirigent

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