Russian Fireworks: Naxos Musical Journey

"Russian Fireworks" celebrates the spirit and legacy of some of the country's most acclaimed composers.

This volume of Naxos Musical Journey takes you on a memorable trip through Russia. Experience haunting scenes of winter in St. Petersburg or escape to the resort of Yalta on the Black Sea; climb the Odessa Steps as immortalized in Eisenstein's legendary film The Battleship Potemkin; travel across the breathtaking Russian countryside or stop in the old town of Khiva with its timeless mosques, medrese, tombs and palaces. This is a tour filled with the sights and sounds evoked in the melodies of Russia's greatest composers.

Tracks:
1. Ippolitov-Ivanov: Procession of the Sardar
Lyadov: Eight Russian Folk Songs
2.I. Religious Chant
3.II. Christmas Carol
4.III. Plaintive Song
5.IV. Humorous Song
6.V. Legend of the Birds
7.VI. Cradle Song
8.VII. Round Dance
9.VIII. Village-Dance Song
10. Kabalevsky: Comedian's Gallop
11. Mussorgsky: Gopak
12. Mussorgsky: Dance of the Persian Slaves
13. Lyadov: Bab Yaga, Op.56
14. Lydadov: The Enchanted Lake
15. Lyadov: Kikimora, Op.63
16. Rubinstein: Dance of the Bayaderes No. 2, from Feramors
17. Rubinstein: Bridal Procession, from Feramors