Capriccio Espagnol / Overtures / Dubinushka

"These Seattle Symphony recordings of Russian virtuoso showpieces are an excellent illustration of the amazingly high standards being achieved by other previously unheralded orchestras all over the globe. So what I want to know now about Schwarz and his musicians is what exactly are they on?" (Bargain of the Month MusicWeb Dec 2011)

Rimsky-Korsakov's colourful Capriccio espagnol reflects a Russian fascination with distant lands, evoking sunny climes and exotic dancing in one of the composer's most popular and uplifting scores. Steeped in the cultural nationalism of the 'Mighty Handful', the Overtures are linked to deeply Russian themes and tales, portraying dramatic life amongst the Tsars with brilliant orchestration and inspired use of folk or liturgical melodies. This release follows the multi-GRAMMY®-nominated and Emmy Award-winning Seattle Symphony 'spectacular' (MusicWeb International) recording of Scheherazade (8572693).