Search - Alexander Glazunov, Ondrej Lenard, Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra :: Glazunov: The Seasons, Violin Concerto

One of the best Russian collections of all time on single CD

Pork Chop | Lisbon, Portugal | 11/22/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Much like a camel is thirsty for water, the classical

music listener avid for timeless, world-class performances

will find in this CD many, many great things.



The digital audio recording, the mastering, mixing ....the playmanship,

the talent involved in the orchestra makes this CD rank among

the best of all time, in my collection.



If you enjoy Igor Stravinsky's compositions - at least the

best known ones, if not the majority - you will surely

learn to appreciate the influence Glazunov had on Stravinsky's

compositions, overall sound and instrumentation, and Russian

organization of each number.



Of course, much like a chocolate containing a high content

in sugar, Glazunov at times is heavy on the violins and sentimentality,

but that just adds to his signature sound - with great success."