Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov · Suites

Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite, Op. 57
1. I. Tsar’s departure and farewell 4:49
2. II. Tsarina adrift at sea in a barre l6:33
3. III. The three wonders 8:21

Christmas Eve
4. I. Scene 1: Introduction: Christmas Eve 6:22
5. II. Mazurka of the stars 1:46
6. III. Parade of the comets 1:01
7. IV. Round Dance 1:24
8. V. Csardas and the Rain of Shooting Stars 0:45
9. VI. Witches’ dance 4:15
10. VII. Prelude and Polonaise 6:12
11. VIII. Daybreak 2:56
12. IX. Ovsyen and Kolyada Procession 4:01

The Snow Maiden Suite
13. I. Introduction 3:59
14. II. Danse des oiseaux (Dance of the Birds) 3:12
15. III. Festzug des Zaren Berendey (Procession of Tsar Berendey)1:49
16. IV. Tanz der Spielleute (Dance of the tumblers) 3:40

Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Michail Jurowski

Label: Capriccio Records