Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov with this captivating album, released on SWR Classic. This orchestral masterpiece brings together two of Rimsky-Korsakov's most renowned works: "Scheherazade, Op. 35" and "The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62" by Anatoly Lyadov. The album opens with the four movements of "Scheherazade," a symphonic suite that vividly depicts the tales of the Arabian Nights. Each movement is a journey in itself, from the adventurous "The Sea and Sinbad's Ship" to the romantic "The Young Prince and the Young Princess," culminating in the dramatic "Festival at Baghdad - The Sea - The Ship Breaks against a Cliff Surmounted by a Bronze Horseman." The album concludes with "The Enchanted Lake," a short but mesmerizing tone poem that paints a picture of a serene, mystical lake. With a total runtime of 59 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Rimsky-Korsakov's rich orchestral compositions.
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