Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Symphony No. 1, Op. 1 (Standard version 1885)
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- Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (18 March [O.S. 6 March] 1844 - 21 June [O.S. 8 June] 1908) was a Russian composer, and a member of the group of composers known as The Five. He was a master of orchestration. His best-known orchestral compositions-Capriccio Espagnol, the Russian Easter Festival Overture, and the symphonic suite Scheherazade-are staples of the classical music repertoire, along with suites and excerpts from some of his 15 operas. Scheherazade is an example of his frequent use of fairy tale and folk subjects.
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Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 1 (B version 1885)
Dedication: Fyodor Kanille
1. Largo assai-Allegro (0:00)
2. Andante tranquillo (7:42)
3. Scherzo. Vivace (16:00)
4. Allegro assai (20:46)
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi
Description by Andrew Lindemann Malone [-]
Then-midshipman Rimsky-Korsakov met the musician and teacher Mily Balakirev in 1861. Balakirev sensed the young man's musical talent, at the same time realizing that he had little practical experience in composition or performance. Somewhat impetuously, he set Rimsky-Korsakov to the study task of composing a full-blown symphony; Balakirev would help with any technical difficulties, which with such an untutored pupil were sure to be myriad. With Balakirev's aid and frequent intervention, Rimsky-Korsakov finished the first movement and part of the finale before he left for a three-year tour of duty in 1862. To break the tedium of cruising the peacetime seas, he studied various musical texts and composed the symphony's slow movement. When he returned, he and Balakirev finished everything up quickly, and the premiere of his Symphony No. 1 in E flat minor was given in late 1865. In 1884, during a period of creative block, Rimsky-Korsakov revised and rescored the work, transposing it up a half step to the key of E minor, in which version it is most often performed today.
Not surprisingly, even the revised version of this symphony is far removed from Rimsky-Korsakov's most characteristic style; however, one can still hear in it evidence of the composer to come. A brass-heavy Largo introduction leads into an equally brass-heavy Allegro first movement, whose first theme is based on a defiant Russian tune. The second movement also makes use of a Russian theme -- this one a languid, wistful folk song provided by Balakirev -- which makes its way through a series of felicitously scored variations. The Scherzo provides an effective rhythmic contrast, while the ebullient finale perhaps sounds closest to the mature Rimsky-Korsakov, with characterful melodies and much attention to orchestral details. While there is more promise than fulfillment in this symphony, it makes pleasing if undemanding listening nonetheless, and further provides a fascinating index for the astonishingly quick development of the composer's prodigious musical skills. - เพลง
Rimsky-Korsakov is a name I keep hearing but I never really assigned much weight to. That has changed!
I can't believe how I could live without actively listening to Rimskij Korsakow
I am touched by this superb symphony....melody lines and combined different rhythms. Thanks! You can listen this for many times and explore new pleasure
Wunderschöne Interpretation dieser kompakten doch perfekt komponierten Sinfonie mit seidigen Tönen aller Streicher, milden Tönen aller Holzbläser und vor allem brillanten Tönen aller Blechbläser. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt beruhigend. Im Kontrast klingt der letzte Satz echt lebhaft und auch begeisternd. Der intelligente und erfahrene Dirigent leitet das perfekt trainierte Orchester in verschiedenen Tempi und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wundervoll!
Korsakov has been a favourite composer since childhood, to me he is the magician of the orchestra, I have thought very highly of him and love his style, and his eastern encounter of traditional classical music. Thanks for uploading.
I can't believe I never knew this existed -- thanks for putting this together!
Thanks for that. I can't believe that is not more popular than it is. There is some great orchestration going on there. Maybe RK struggled a little with symphonic form, but its bristling with ideas. ...
I’m in the middle of reading his autobiography titled “my musical life”. Apparently, he composed this without any formal compositional training or even the knowledge of what the chord names were! It’s surprising that it holds together so well.
Прекрасно! Спасибо. Rimsky-Korsakov - best on the east and west!
Better than morden composers today
Amazing music. Feel like soundtrek from any fairytale...
I am just about to program the first mvt for my orchestra at the Sydney Youth orchstras...in Australia....I've used this symph. many times and it is perfect youth orchestra fodder if you're looking
Thanks
Excelente. Gracias.
Un bacán -- De acuerdísimo.....BRAVI from Acapulco!
Noem me pervers, maar ik vind Rimsky's eersteling boeiender dan vele van zijn volwassen meesterwerken. Deze prachtige uitvoering kende ik nog niet. Bedankt voor de upload, Bartje!
Ik vind de tweede het mooist hoe dat opbouwt vanaf het eerste akkoord in het Largo en tot een climax komt in deel 4 is zo mooi bedacht en uitgevoerd. het zelfde thema lyrisch, dan dreigend en tenslotte majestueus.., zo mooi.
Thanks a lot!
Would you consider including in your plans any of Rimsky Korsakov’s operas (ec the golden cockerel)?
They’re a bit underrated nowadays and except the suites, score uploads of complete operas don’t really exist (even though copyright might be a reason).
My favorite is Sadko.
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Make with bellini's norma in score without manuscript!!
A absolute high skills symphony,like Beethoven.But the shortcoming are obvious,each movement is almost the same mood,lack of imagination.
Rimsky was a naval officer when he wrote this as a student of Balakirev who supported and helped him with the orchestrations and ideas. Rimsky-Korsakov appeared on stage in uniform to acknowledge the applause (regulations demanded that officers remain in uniform even when off-duty). Seeing him, the audience was surprised a naval officer had written such a work. He wrote this while on a world tour, mailing movements to Balakirev from different harbors and places he was at the time. Seen in this light it is a remarkable achievement. In 1884, Rimsky-Korsakov thoroughly revised his First Symphony. He transposed the key of the symphony itself from E♭ minor to E minor, to enable orchestras to play the work more easily than had previously been able and allow the work to become a repertory piece for student and amateur orchestras.
This sounds so much like Schumann. I thought Korsakov and Co. didn’t approve of Tchaikovsky sounding so much like the Westerners…
This is a very respectable symphony, just the kind of thing the establishment wants you to create. It has everything except magic.
If you read the info you will see that Rimsky was still a naval officer and wrote this off and on at sea, as an exercise with help from his teacher Balakirev, sending finished parts in the mail in the next port, getting replies about previous advancements, etc. etc. Seen in this light the magic is in the connection between teacher and student, as it should be. The one of support and trust.
@@bartjebartmans You have a good heart, but the piece is still just so-so and, dare I say, perfunctory.