The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra, Vol. III - Symphonic Works by Russian Composers

The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra Nikolai Kalinin, Conductor The playlist: {Pavel Kulikov} 1. Fantasy on the Russian Folk Song “The Ancient Linden Tree“ 00:00 {Vera Gorodovskaya} 2. Concert Fantasy on the Waltz “Autumn Dream“ {Tikhon Khrennikov} 3. Russian Dance from the Opera “Frol Skobejev“ 05:15 {Rodion Shchedrin - Chamber Suite in Five Parts} 4. Prelude 5. Intermezzo 08:35 6. Amoroso 7. Cadenza and Fugue 11:50 8. Finale {Evgeny Svetlanov} 9. Poem in Memory of W.M. Schukschin, “Red Snowball“ 13:33 «Dazzling! Fantastic!» -- these are typical reactions to performances by the Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra. One reviewer wrote: «A kind of musical tsunami swept over the hall, everything was immersed in the Russian melodies, deep and wide like an ocean. I simply cannot find the words! I was sobbing like a baby. It was wonderful!» This recording features original large-scale works and arrangements for balalaika orchestra by Russian composers Rodion Shchedrin, Evgeny Svetlanov, Tikhon Khrennikov, Vera Gorodovskaya and Pavel Kulikov. The spirit and melodies of Russian folk music blends with the passion and power of symphonic expression in these compositions. The unique colors of the various folk instruments are not merely amplified but take on new shades and dimensions in the symphonic formation of the Ossipov Orchestra. The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra was founded in 1919. The ensemble’s premiere performance took place in Moscow’s Hermitage Gardens and the orchestra was soon known in even the most remote parts of the country. A new stage in the orchestra’s history began when Nikolai Ossipov took over in 1940. The orchestra’s repertoire was enlarged by arrangements of Russian classical music, and leading composers such as N. Budashkin, A. Novikov and A. Kholminov soon followed by writing works especially for the orchestra. The orchestra itself was enlarged to include other instruments, including kugilkas, bayans, zhaleikas, brijolkas, percussion instruments, etc. The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra represents a beautiful living document of a long history of traditional Russian folk instruments and their music. Folk, Popular & Jazz category: All the albums of this Orchestra: Album N°: CD 50-9625 EAN: 7619931962528 _________________ Find more: Contact us: info[at] / 41 21 721 13 66 Press: presse[at] We are on the most famous digital stores ! iTunes: Amazon: =sr_shvl_album_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1374066662&sr=301-3 Spotify: .. _________________ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Claves records RECORDING DIRECTION L. Doronina RECORDING ENGINEER A. Lavrentjev EDITING D. Misailov ARTISTIC ADVISOR Eric Lavanchy COVER GRAPHICS Christoph Dütschler, Bern COVER ILLUSTRATION Natalia Goutcharova, “Costume Sketch“ (1917), Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Musée de l’Opéra BOOKLET SUPERVISION, LAYOUT & DESIGN Mark Manion, Bern © 1999 Claves Records SA, Pully (Switzerland) Recorded at National Radio Moscow, 23-24 February 1996 _________________ Do you want to synch that? Claves records S.A: info[at] / or Cézame Musique Find a Reseller in your Country _________________ Website & Shop: Twitter: Facebook: Spotify: