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Classical, Romantic

...There are lots of good points that the recording clarity helps to bring out [in Pictures at an Exhibition]. Notable are the cohesion of the brass choir in Catacombs, nicely pointed work in Tuileries by the woodwind and strings, the controlled climax in Bydlo, the attack shown in The Hut on Hen's Legs, the wit in Unhatched Chickens (very lifelike), and an impressive Great Gate at Kiev. There is lots of good work by individuals throughout.

A Night on the Bare Mountain as completed, and modified, by Rimsky-Korsakov after Mussorgsky's death follows. Given a lively, vivid performance helped by an excellent recording the orchestra shines in this showpiece.

The Overture from Prince Igor is splendidly played. The orchestra is responsive and alert. Thrusting rhythms leading into the second theme (featuring some lovely horn playing), with some excellent responsive shading from the strings and fine wind section contributions. Excellent.

The five short sections which make up the Polovtsian Dances are a treat. The RLPO Chorus makes a telling contribution in No2 (the ladies of the Choir and the Strangers in Paradise theme) and later in the frenetic finale. An exhilarating performance with all involved on top form.

Track List:

01. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - i. Promenade (1.33)

02. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - ii. Gnomus (2.30)

03. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - iii. Promenade (0.54)

04. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - iv. Il vecchio castello (4.35)

05. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - v. Promenade (0.28)

06. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - vi. Tuileries (1.01)

07. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - vii. Bydlo (3.09)

08. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - viii. Promenade (0.37)

09. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - ix. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks (1.11)

10. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - x. Two Polish Jews, one rich, the other poor (2.15)

11. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - xi. Limoges (1.20)

12. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - xii. Catacombae (2.06)

13. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - xiii. Con mortuis in lingua mortua (2.00)

14. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - xiv. The Hut on Hen's Legs (3.16)

15. Mussorgsky: Pictures from an Exhibition - xv. The Heroes' Gate at Kiev (5.07)

16. Mussorgsky: A Night on the Bare Mountain (11.00)

17. Borodin: Overture from Prince Igor (10.43)

18. Borodin: Polovtsian Dances - Dance 1 (2.13)

19. Borodin: Polovtsian Dances - Dance 2 (2.21)

20. Borodin: Polovtsian Dances - Dance 3 (1.10)

21. Borodin: Polovtsian Dances - Dance 4 (2.18)

22. Borodin: Polovtsian Dances - Dance 5 (5.35)

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