Synopses & Reviews
Full of atmospheric suggestion and luminous tone-painting, Rimsky-Korsakovs orchestration appears at its very best in the descriptive passages of these three concert favorites: Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34, a lively and whimsical piece based on Spanish gypsy airs and fandangos; the Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36, a celebratory composition based on liturgical themes; and "Dance of the Buffoons," a sprightly piece from the opera Snow Maiden (A Fairytale of Spring). Authoritative early scores. Notes.
Synopsis
Features Capriccio Espagñol, Op. 34, a lively piece based on Spanish gypsy airs and fandangos; the "Russian Easter Festival" Overture, Op. 36; and "Dance of the Buffoons," from the opera Snow Maiden.
Table of Contents
Dance of the buffoons from the opera Snow Maiden (1877-1882) -- Capriccio espagnol, op. 34 (1887) -- Russian Easter festival, overture, op. 36 (1888).