A Musical Journey: Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan (2012)
0h 57min
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- Synopsis:
A musical journey through Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, to the accompaniment of music by Lyadov, Ippolitov-Ivanov, Kabalevsky, Mussorgsky and A. Rubinstein.
The Places
The tour starts in Uzbekistan, of which there are later glimpses. There is a visit to the historic Russian town of Suzdal and scenes from St. Petersburg as well as from Ukraine. It would be impossible to avoid the Russian winter, which appears in various guises, providing entertainment for some and for others a seemingly enchanted snow-bound landscape.
The MusicThe music for the tour is taken from Russian composers who were, by and large, thoroughly imbued with the spirit of their country. This is reflected in Lyadov's arrangement of a series folk-songs and his translation of Russian legend into music. Other composers represented are Ippolitov-Ivanov, Kabalevsky and Anton Rubinstein, with two well known excerpts from unfinished operas by Mussorgsky. - Studio:
- Naxos
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest