Alexander Borodin / E. Svetlanov & The USSR Symphony Orchestra - Symphonies No 1 + 2

1983 studio recording of Borodin's two completed symphonies with a major Russian conductor. These are fine readings of Borodin's colorful, exciting symphonies, not to be confused with Svetlanov's less successful recordings a decade later (which are far more expensive!). This is a real bargain and a must for lovers of Russian Romantic music played by authentic Russian orchestras.

"What an essential champion of the soul of Russian music Svetlanov was… Svetlanov's years of directorship of the USSR (later, Russian) State Symphony Orchestra produced a goldmine of performances that should, if we lived in a fairer world, survive and thrive as a testament to an idiosyncratic sound and the passion of their conductor." - David Wilkins, Music & Vision Daily, UK.


1. Symphony no 1 in E flat major

Composer: Alexander Borodin (1833 - 1887)
Conductor: Evgeny Svetlanov
Genre: Romantic Period / Symphony
Date Written: 1862-1867
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Country: Russia
Recording: Studio
Recording Date: 1983


2. Symphony no 2 in B minor

Composer: Alexander Borodin (1833 - 1887)
Conductor: Evgeny Svetlanov
Genre: Romantic Period / Symphony
Date Written: 1869-1876
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Country: Russia
Recording: Studio
Recording Date: 1983

Notes
Evgeni Svetlanov,USSR Symphony Orchestra Conductor.
Recorded in 1983(1), 1966(2)


Details:

1. Symphony No 1 in E flat major - Adagio, Allegro 13:25
2. Symphony No 1 in E flat major - Scherzo, Prestissimo 6:41
3. Symphony No 1 in E flat major - Andante 8:19
4. Symphony No 1 in E flat major - Finale, Allegro molto vivo 6:42
5. Symphony No 2 in B minor 'Heroic' - Allegro 9:09
6. Symphony No 2 in B minor 'Heroic' - Scherzo, Prestissimo 5:30
7. Symphony No 2 in B minor 'Heroic' - Andante, Finale Allegro 16:51