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Scheherazade

Gergiev, V-Kirov Orch (Artist), Kirov Orchestra (Author), Valery Gergiev (Author) Format: Audio CD

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The exotic and colourful always fascinated Rimsky-Korsakov, and his symphonic poem, Scheherazade, was composed after reading the Arabian Nights' Entertainments. "I had in view," he said, "an orchestral suite in four movements, closely knit by the community of its themes and motives, yet representing, as it were, a kaleidoscope of fairy tale images and designs of oriental character." Scheherazade has always enjoyed great popularity and twenty-two years later was to become almost equally famous as the setting for a ballet.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 14.61 x 1.14 cm; 111.98 Grams
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Philips
Manufacturer reference ‏ : ‎ 028947061823
Label ‏ : ‎ Philips
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000079BGF
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Michael Madden

Leave this one alone!

Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2004

I ordered this SACD with some trepidation. The Mariinsky Theatre is NOT a good recording venue. In fact, it is an appalling venue! This recording of one of the greatest works of the romantic orchestral era is badly compromised by this theatre in which it is recorded.It incredible to think that a recording engineer of Andrew Cornall's professionalism could have actually sanctioned this disc's release.
If you recall the recordings Melodiya was making in the 60's/70's ( overloaded and raucous) then that will give you some idea of what to expect if you buy this cd. It is hard to believe that a recording company can actually make a recording as bad as this, and why not add some artificial reverb. to make it even worse!
As for the performance, Gergiev remains something of an enigmatic conductor. His Tchaikovsly 5 & 6 are wonderful, yet he can be an extremely wayward interpreter as well. Parts of this performance will be frustrating for those brought up on the recordings of Monteux, Beecham, Karajan, Haitink et al. The finale will, on first acquaintance, seem revelatory. Play it a second time, and you will realise that it is merely a virtuosos orchestra being put through its paces.
I cannot honeslty recommend this sacd. Given the ridiculous prices recording companies are charging for these discs, I can only advise that this one is to be avoided at all costs. Get the (ordinary) cd of the Beecham, Haitink to find out what this music is all about. I would have included Reiner in the list, but he ruins his reading with a funereal third movement, otherwise it is a great performance.

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Yet to listen

Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2004

I was amazed by the previous reviewers comments considering Edward Greenfield (Gramophone 11/2002) gave such postive slant on the recording, as quoted below:
"Recorded under live conditions but without an audience in St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre, this Scheherazade is the most red-blooded, exciting account of Rimsky-Korsakov's orchestral warhorse that I know, helped by full, immediate sound of a richness rare in Russian recordings..."
However, I have ordered the recording and will obviously form my own opinion on hearing.

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Basel

Funny, the Penguin Guide gives it a Rosette!

Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2004

Not the best recording perhaps, but still a fine disc. The performance is excellent.

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Stephen L.

Rimsky-Korsakov “Scherazade” – Philharmonia, conducted by Paul Kletzki Supercuts Re-issue

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2016

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Originally released on the then new HMV mid price label, Concert Classics, in 1960, this recording is a classic both in recorded sound and a wonderful performance of thus work. Hugh Bean’s violin playing is sublime. Although the sound is perhaps not as crisp as a modern digital recording (and in my view none the worse for that!) it has plenty of detail in a rich sound. Thus, overall, this performance, this is highly recommended.
In the 1970s, the recording was re-issued on EMI’s budget label, Classics for Pleasure, which is where I first came across it. The pressing was poor with a lot of clicks and other faults, although these diminished when I got a good turntable properly set up. The disc was well cut and the sound quality shone through, but the defects were, at times, distracting. This was a common failing with many UK pressings of the mid 1970’s regardless of label.
In the 1990s some classic recordings from RCA Living Stereo and Decca were issued in limited editions (of about 2000), re-cut and pressed on virgin vinyl. These were (and are) expensive – at the time selling for £30. So how does the Hi-Q Supercuts release shape up?
First of all, it is well cut. There is no distortion from the mastering being at too high a level and the sound is clean an open – excellent. The sleeve does not say whether any re-mastering took place so I assume the cut was made from the original stereo masters.
However, things cease to be excellent thereafter, but not disastrous. Faults have crept in somewhere in the final pressing chain. There are a few clicks and pops. There is also a low level “scrunch” sound on occasion suggesting as a potential, too high a temperature on the vinyl when pressed, or a defect on the press. There are not may and none are too intrusive. If I had got this in the 1970s, I would have considered it to be a first class pressing.
I note a previous reviewer as describing a lot of crackle – that is not the case on my disc. I do not wish to overstate the faults as, having read the previous review and yet deciding to take a chance, I listened for faults more than to the music first time round. When listening to the disc just for the music, the faults do not distract much. However, the pressing is not as good as the above mentioned Decca and RCA re-issues in the sense of quality control. If Supercuts improved quality control to eliminate relatively minor faults this re-issue would be absolutely wonderful and would merit 5 stars. As it stands, I am a little disappointed, but this is still very good. You would be extremely lucky to come across a vinyl classical LP without a single click (I have not and I have about 3000 classical LPs!) but the other benefits of vinyl shine through on this issue. It may seem that I have overstated some aspects of the faults of this record but this is still very enjoyable. I will certainly consider some of the other reissues in this range. Enjoy.

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brookwoodsue

Classical reminiscences

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2014

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This was a piece of classical music I enjoyed when I was a child and remembered only recently. It was great to add it to the CD collection and enjoy it all over again. This edition by the RPO was excellent.

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Fahrenden Gesellen

Terrible hiss

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2014

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Hissing on this recording is very loud. I found it very distracting and was unable to enjoy the music. I spent the entire time thinking of alternate versions to replace this.

Billy

I love this music!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2014

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Heard it first on Classic FM & I am extremely pleased with the CD album - give it a try.

Foxglove

Scheherazade

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2014

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IT is brilliant enjoyed all of it one of my favourite pieces

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