Michael Halász, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra - Anton Rubinstein: Balet Music - Feramors, The Demon, Nero (1990)
Michael Halász, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra - Anton Rubinstein: Balet Music - Feramors, The Demon, Nero (1990)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 295 Mb | Total time: 68:11 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Marco Polo | # 8.220451 | Recorded: 1986
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 295 Mb | Total time: 68:11 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Marco Polo | # 8.220451 | Recorded: 1986
In 1875, The Demon had the greatest success of any of Rubinstein operas, both in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Other compositions included the E flat Piano Concerto, Fantasia for Two Pianos, and the opera Nero". After a concert tour of England, he was made a Hereditary Nobleman by the Tsar, and in 1883 he was awarded the Cross of St. Vladimir for his contribution to musical education in Russia. He also gained a new student named Alexander Glazunov, whose talent at the piano greatly impressed him.
Feramors. " is an opera in two acts by Anton Rubinstein. Written by Julius Rodenberg, the libretto is based on Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore and was completed in 1862. The première was at the Hoftheater, Dresden, on 24th February, 1863. A work of oriental atmosphere, it tells the tale of Lalla Rookh, Princess of Hindustan, who is betrothed to the King of Bokhara. Travelling to his kingdom for the royal marriage, she falls in love with Feramors, a young Kashmiri singer. Heartbroken at having to leave him, her grief melts into joy when he is revealed as the King himself. The ballets in Feramors include the ‘Dance of the Bayadèves’ in Act I and the Lamplight Dance of the Bride of Kashmir in Act II, as well as a final Wedding Dance.
The Demon is a fantastic opera in Three Acts, with libretto by Pavel Viskovatov, based on the 1841 poem by Lermontov. Completed in 1871, the work was given its première on 25th January, 1875 at the Imperial Theatre, St. Petersburg, and was so successful that Rubinstein achieved the stature of a national composer. This work became so popular that during the next nine years it was presented more than a hundred times in that house alone. On 21st June, 1881, it became the first Russian opera to be performed in England.
Nero. A Grand Opera in Four Acts with libretto by J. Barber, was first performed in Hamburg in 1875. Set in ancient Rome, it tells the story of Vindex, a descendent of the Kings of Aquitania, who loves Kreeza. Nero also desires her and declares his intention to marry her. His mother opposes the union, however. Frustrated, the Emperor has Rome set on fire and accuses the Christians of the deed. In the resultant hysteria Kreeza, a Christian, is killed, and Vindex organizes an army to avenge her death. Nero flees Rome, but realizing that he cannot escape retribution, asks the poet Sakus to kill him.
Performer:
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra (Bratislava)
Michael Halász, conductor
Track List:
Anton Grigorevich Rubinstein (1829–1894)
Feramors
01. Dance of the Bayaderes No. 1
02. Torchlight Dance of the Brides of Kashmir
03. Dance of the Bayaderes No. 2
04. Bridal Procession
The Demon
05. Ballet Music
06. Lesginka (Caucasian Dance)
Nero
07. Chorus and Ballet
08. Ballet Divertissement
09. Festival March
10. March of the Roman Legions
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Michael Halász, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra - Anton Rubinstein: Balet Music - Feramors, The Demon, Nero (1990)
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