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Conducts Khachaturian/Kabalevs

~ Aram Khachaturian (Composer), Dmitry Kabalevsky (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (Composer), Kiril Kondrashin (Conductor), et al.

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Performer: Oscar Shumsky
Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Kiril Kondrashin
Composer: Aram Khachaturian, Dmitry Kabalevsky, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov
Audio CD (Feb 9 1999)
SPARS Code: ADD
Number of Discs: 1
Label: BMG
Run Time: 64 minutes
ASIN: B00000GV4H

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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1. Masquerade Suite: Waltz
2. Masquerade Suite: Nocturne
3. Masquerade Suite: Mazurka
4. Masquerade Suite: Romance
5. Masquerade Suite: Galop
6. The Comedians, Op. 26: Prologue
7. The Comedians, Op. 26: Comedians' Galop
8. The Comedians, Op. 26: March
9. The Comedians, Op. 26: Waltz
10. The Comedians, Op. 26: Pantomine
11. The Comedians, Op. 26: Intermezzo
12. The Comedians, Op. 26: Little Lyrical Scene
13. The Comedians, Op. 26: Gavotte
14. The Comedians, Op. 26: Scherzo
15. The Comedians, Op. 26: Epliogue
16. Capriccio italien, Op. 45
17. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Alborada
18. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Variazioni
19. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Alborada
20. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Scena e canto gitano
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On this CD:

Masquerade, incidental score & suite for orchestra
Composed by Aram Khachaturian
Performed by RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
with Oscar Shumsky
Conducted by Kiril Kondrashin
Comedians, The, incidental music and suite for small orchestra, Op. 26
Composed by Dmitry Kabalevsky
Performed by RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
with Oscar Shumsky
Conducted by Kiril Kondrashin
Capriccio Italien, for orchestra (or piano duet), Op. 45
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
with Oscar Shumsky
Conducted by Kiril Kondrashin
Capriccio espagnol for orchestra, Op. 34
Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov
Performed by RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
with Oscar Shumsky
Conducted by Kiril Kondrashin

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Kondrashin came to the U.S. in 1958 to conduct concerts for Van Cliburn. While he was recording the Tchaikovsky First Piano Concerto with Cliburn, RCA also had him make these recordings (originally two LPs) with pickup musicians in New York's Manhattan Center. The nucleus of the orchestra was composed of members of the old NBC Symphony, and the ensemble plays splendidly, with violinist Oscar Shumsky earning his solo credit. Kondrashin leads spirited performances of these warhorses, mostly music so vulgar we should be ashamed of enjoying it as much as we do. RCA's famous "Living Stereo" sound has transferred splendidly to this CD, making it an exquisite, guilty pleasure. --Leslie Gerber

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5.0 out of 5 stars wow, Feb 3 2008

By	M. Black (canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the best i have heard of this music. A definite treat to the ears. I'd give it ten stars if i could.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heavenly!!!, May 16 2004

By	Jeffrey Lipscomb (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Scene: Reception Desk at the Pearly Gates.

St. Peter: "And you, sir, what is your name?"

Kondrashin: "Kondrashin. I was a conductor."

St. Peter: "Are you the same conductor who made that wonderful record of Rimsky-Korsakoff, Kabalevsky, Khachaturian and Tchaikovsky for RCA back in 1958?"

Kondrashin: "Yes, I suppose I am."

St. Peter: "It's a pleasure to meet you, sir! Many folks up here speak highly of your work. Several of them have even told me that YOU are directly responsible for their being here."

Kondrashin: "How can that be?"

St. Peter: "Well, they said that after listening to your record, they died and went to Heaven. Please come in!"

Listen to this record ..... if you dare!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Get It To Listen Masquerade Suite (Others Are Alright...), Feb 16 2004

By	Phillip "amazon_phil" (Philadephia, PA) - See all my reviews

This is a rare gem that many people will probably miss. If you listen to your local classical radio station, you might actually catch this really great piece by Khachaturian. All the movements have been done with gusto and enthusiasm. It will definitely get your attention with its rich melodies. I would characterize it as almost Tchaikovsky with romantic influences.

The CD leaflet is quite informative to describe the life of Khachaturian in writing the Masquerade Suite. So, it is worth the price of the CD since it provides more information about a relatively obscure composer. I think the music really got my attention and interested in learning about where Khachaturian got his influence.

The other pieces are a mixed bag and probably depends on what your tastes are. I personally found Kabalevsky not to be quite memorable since there are no distinct theme. It's a different style which takes time to appreciate. To me, it sounds very modern like Aaron Copland which doesn't appeal to me. It is really a progression from romatic to modern music.

Tchaikovsky is much more like what you are used to from him. Expect lush and some beautiful tunes. It is not played often so you will not be humming this immediately. So, you just have to listen to it a while. It is pretty slow with highs and lows which means more patience to detail.

Rimsky-Korsakov is more exciting and probably what you expect in this CD. This probably would make sense if the entire CD would focus on strong movements like this one. I guess that is the drawback when a CD album comes out. You are sure to really want to hear one piece but the others are not up to par. However, even popular CDs you buy is a mixed bag so this is not unlike in this regards. So, I would recommend listening to the samples and then decide to buy it. You will love Khachaturian but probably won't feel the same about the others.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply BEAUTIFUL!
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Published on Feb 5 2003 by Deborah MacGillivray

5.0 out of 5 stars A rollicking good time
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Published on Oct 17 2000 by John

4.0 out of 5 stars Just plain fun!
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Published on April 25 2000 by littlenomad

5.0 out of 5 stars A long held-back treasure finally rereleased.
There are so many treasurable recordings that RCA has in their archives, one can only wish they would take their virtual responsibility of getting them to the market a little more... Read more

Published on Jun 17 1999