Credits:

Antonín Dvor

Description:

Brilliant Classics' Shostakovich series follows the Complete Symphonies and Complete String Quartets. This collection of works for orchestra includes: Jazz Suites, Ballet Suites, Overtures, and Film Music. Brilliant Classics, original new recordings. What is noteworthy here is that Kuchar, a Russian master conductor, is also in charge of conducting. Kuchar has earned a reputation for his recordings of Kalinnikov's symphonies and a series of Prokofiev recordings for Naxos. This is a rich three-disc set that conveys a strong sympathy and deep understanding of the masterpieces by the country's greatest composers. Some people may consider suites and film music lighter than Shostakovich's symphonies and string quartets, but the quality of the works on this disc speaks for itself and deserves a thorough listening. At a budget price, this is a highly recommended disc.

Tracklisting:

1.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2: March
2.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2: Dance No. 1
3.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2: Dance No. 2
4.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2: Little Polka
5.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2: Lyric Waltz
6.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2: Waltz No. 1
7.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2: Waltz No. 2
8.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2: Finale
9.Overture on Russian and Khirghiz Folksongs, for orchestra, Op. 115
10.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 1: Waltz
11.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 1: Polka
12.Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 1: Foxtrot
13.Novorossisk Chimes (The Fire of Eternal Glory), for orchestra
14.Festive Overture, for orchestra in A major, Op. 96
15.The Age of Gold, suite from the ballet, Op. 22a: Dance
16.The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Romance
17.The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Intermezzo
18.The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Nocturne
19.The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Scene
20.The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Finale