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Alexander Glazunov, Neeme Järvi, Scottish National Orchestra
Alexander Glazunov: The Seasons, Op. 67; Violin Concerto, Op. 82
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Introduction
2. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Scene 1 L'Hiver
3. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Variation I Le Givre
4. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Variation II La Glace
5. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Variation III. La Gr?le
6. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Variation IV. La Neige
7. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Scene 2 Le Printemps
8. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Scene 3 L'?t?
9. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Valse Des Bluets Et Des Pavots
10. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Barcarolle
11. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Variation
12. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Coda
13. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Scene 4 L'Automne (Bacchanal)
14. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Petit Adagio
15. The Seasons, ballet, Op. 67: Variation Le Satyre
16. Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82: Moderato
17. Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82: Cadenza
18. Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82: Allegro

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All Artists: Alexander Glazunov, Neeme Järvi, Scottish National Orchestra
Title: Alexander Glazunov: The Seasons, Op. 67; Violin Concerto, Op. 82
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 10/28/1992
Genre: Classical
Styles: Ballets & Dances, Ballets, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Romantic (c.1820-1910), Instruments, Strings, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 095115859629, 5014682859622, 501468285962

Synopsis

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There are many different musical "Seasons" aside from Vivaldi's, and next to Haydn's oratorio of the same name, this is probably the most famous example. The complete ballet is of modest length--only 40 minutes or so--and the autumn "Bacchanal" contains what is probably the catchiest tune that Glazunov ever wrote. You'll probably think that you've heard it before, but can't quite figure out where. Neeme Jarvi is always at his best in big, splashy Romantic pieces, and this performance is no exception. He whips the orchestra up to a fine frenzy where necessary, and given Chandos's fine sound and a sensible coupling, you're in for some good listening. --David Hurwitz

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CD Reviews

The best "Seasons" ballet available today

Classic Music Lover | Maryland, USA | 06/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Let's dispense with the Violin Concerto #2 quickly. It's performed well here by Mr. Shumsky. But the work isn't particularly special, and it doesn't linger in the memory for long. The real story here is the ballet "The Seasons." There have been some interesting and idiomatic treatments of this score recorded over the years, including Manuel Rosenthal/Paris Philharmonic and Antal Dorati/Dallas Symphony in the very early years of LPs. Later on, the Ernest Ansermet/Suisse Romande recording on London/Decca was the one to have. Today, we have numerous readings to choose from -- most of them utterly bland and formulaic.

And then there's this Jarvi performance. Idiomatic yet swifter than most -- one wonders how the dancers on the stage could ever keep up with him -- the conductor breathes fresh new life into the score, bringing forth its icy magic and glittering orchestration like no other recording currently available (compare it with the disappointing Vladimir Ashkenazy and Edo de Waart readings and you'll see what I mean). With Jarvi, the 30-minute score is over before you know it, and you'll swear the music is as good as Tchaikovsky's ballets. (It isn't, but the fact that it sounds that way speaks volumes about Jarvi's special way with Glazunov.) This recording merits 5 stars on the basis of the "Seasons" score alone."

Gorgeous music meets a splendid performance

Robert D. Harmon | Mill Valley, CA | 10/15/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've found the Chandos-label performances by Neeme Jarvi, with the Scottish National Orchestra, to be superb in sound, performance and material, particularly with Russian composers. This album stands out, however, with some of the loveliest music in the repertoire. The "Autumn" bacchanal is rightly remembered, but the "Autumn" adagio that follows it is pure magic -- the sound snippet on this product page does not do it justice, particularly the woodwind solos that thread this movement. Shumsky turns in a splendid performance in the Violin Concerto, and while the piece may not be to everyone's liking, I have to say that Jarvi, Shumsky and the SNO have made it a splendid experience, with the Allegro being particularly joyous.

Strongly recommend for any classical music lover's collection."