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Reinhold Gliere, Edward Downes, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Reinhold Gliere: Symphony No. 3 'Ilya Muromets'
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
1. Symphony No.3 In B Minor: Andante Sostenuto
2. Symphony No.3 In B Minor: Allegro Risoluto
3. Symphony No.3 In B Minor: Andante
4. Symphony No.3 In B Minor: Allegro - Andante - Allegro
5. Symphony No.3 In B Minor: Allegro Tumultuoso - Tranquillo - Giocoso
6. Symphony No.3 In B Minor: Poco Meno - Maestoso Solenne

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CD Details

All Artists: Reinhold Gliere, Edward Downes, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Title: Reinhold Gliere: Symphony No. 3 'Ilya Muromets'
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 10/28/1992
Genre: Classical
Styles: Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 095115904121

Synopsis

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Glière (1875-1956) was one of the late Russian nationalists, along with Rimsky-Korsakov and Glazunov, whose music collectively captures the waning years of Romanticism in Russia. Glière's Symphony No. 3, Ilya Muromets, of 1912 takes its thematic cues from Richard Wagner, particularly Wagner's German nationalism in such tales as the Nibelungenlied. Ilya Muromets is a hero of Russia's golden age--similar to Odysseus and Achilles--and the symphony paints the tale of his moody adventures and his lifelong journeying. It is probably Glière's greatest symphony, imbued with the sense of something irretrievably lost because of the rise of Communism. --Paul Cook

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CD Reviews

Well focused, highlighting Ilya's strengths, in fine sound

09/14/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Downes is well focused and objective in his conducting. The result is a performance that might lack some of the thrills and spills of (say) Stokowski or Ormandy, but emphasises the work's symphonic strength and minimises any feeling that the work is simply too long. No prospect here of spilling over onto 2 CDs, despite being absolutely uncut, unlike some other versions (notably Stokowski who excises half of the score!). The BBC Philharmonic play splendidly. The recording from BBC's Manchester Studios is aptly spacious and well balanced."

Gliere:Symphony no 3 / Downes, BBC Philharmonic

AA5L | Fort Worth, Texas USA | 11/23/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Excellently played. Compared to other recordings that I have heard, it seems very legato, especially the contrabassoon solo in the second movement. I believe that this is the best recording of this wonderful music available."

Ranks Among the Best Ever

Robert Thomas | Los Angeles, CA | 03/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This symphony must be counted in the list of the top 10 or so greatest symphonies ever written.

That is elite company, to be sure, but Gliere earns that distinction with this exceptional entry into the canon of symphonic literature.

There is nothing small about this symphony. It is a vast musical landscape, but one that is easy to understand. Gliere employs tight, compact writing stretched out over a lengthy 75 minute musical canvas. It is a descriptive work filled with intoxicating, hypnotic moments.

I could go on forever, but I'll leave it up to you to experience this excellent, well executed performance of one of the most wondrous, magical symphonies ever put to paper.

My highest recommendation.

Enjoy!"