Anatoly Lyadov - Orchestral Works (Vassily Sinaisky)

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Composer: Anatoly Lyadov

1. Baba-Yaga, Op. 56
2. From the Apocalypse, Op. 66
3. Polonaise, Op. 55
4. The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62
5. Mazurka 'Village Scene by the Inn', Op. 19
6. Kikimora, Op. 63
7. Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: I. Religious Chant. Moderato
8. Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: II. Christmas Carol 'Kolyada'. Allegretto
9. Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: III. Plaintive Song. Andante
10. Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: IV. Humorous Song 'I Danced with the Gnat'. Allegretto
11. Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: V. Legend of the Birds. Allegretto
12. Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: VI. Cradle Song. Moderato
13. Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: VII. Round Dance. Allegro
14. Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: VIII. Village Dance Song. Vivo
15. Scherzo, Op. 16
16. Polonaise, Op. 49

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Vassily Sinaisky, conductor
Date: 2000
Label: Chandos
https://www.chandos.net/details06.asp?CNumber=CHAN%209911

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Review

ARTISTIC QUALITY: 9 / SOUND QUALITY: 9

It's good to have a new, well-played and -recorded collection of music by this most lazy of composers, best known as the guy whose inaction in the ballet department gave Stravinsky his big break with The Firebird. The three major works here, The Enchanted Lake, From the Apocalypse, and Kikimora receive colorful and spirited performances, with the two celebratory Polonaises and the Mazurka offering a festive and formal contrast to the surrounding freeform fairy tales. Previous releases devoted to this composer on various labels (Olympia, Melodiya, Marco Polo, and ASV) seem to come and go in the catalog, and in any event aren't so polished as this one in execution or brilliantly captured by the engineers. Liadov was an elegant, fastidious musical craftsman, and Vassily Sinaisky manages to convey this without underplaying the few big climaxes. In short, anyone interested in this music will find this collection very satisfying. [8/11/2001]

-- David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday

More reviews:
http://www.classical.net/music/recs/reviews/c/cha09911a.php
http://www.allmusic.com/album/lyadov-orchestral-works-mw0001941944
http://www.amazon.com/Lyadov-Eight-Russian-Folksongs-Enchanted/dp/B00005J71I

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Anatoly Lyadov (May 11 [O.S. April 29] 1855 – August 28 [O.S. August 15] 1914) was a Russian composer, teacher and conductor. While Lyadov's technical facility was highly regarded by his contemporaries, his unreliability stood in the way of his advancement. His published compositions are relatively few through his natural indolence and a certain self-critical lack of confidence.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoly_Lyadov

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Vassily Sinaisky (born in Abez, Komi Republic, April 20, 1947) is a Russian conductor and pianist. He began his career as assistant to Kirill Kondrashin at the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Sinaisky was Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic from 1996 until January 2012. He made several recordings with them for Chandos and now has the title of conductor emeritus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vassily_Sinaisky

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