Tag Archives: Glazunov

Triumphant Glazunov 5 crowns Jurowski’s evening of Russian “Henry Wood Novelties”

Prom 41: Jurowski/ London Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Albert Hall, 17th August 2019 “Henry Wood Novelties” sound like a brand of retro sweets on sale in nostalgia confectionary shops. But rather than strawberry laces, Parma violets or sherbet fountains, they form … Continue reading

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A Russian heritage: Gergiev’s cataclysmic Rachmaninov with the LSO

Balakirev/Glazunov/Rachmaninov: LSO/ Gergiev *** Barbican Hall, 19th February 2015 With speculation mounting about the appointment of his successor as Principal Conductor, there has been little evaluation of Gergiev’s time at the helm of the LSO. Apart from an impulsive, erratic … Continue reading

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Serebrier concludes a fine Glazunov symphony cycle

Glazunov: Symphonies Nos.1, 2, 3 & 9 José Serebrier/Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Warner) Glazunov’s symphonies are still relatively unknown, but there is little excuse for not becoming better acquainted with them as there are now four (or nearly four) recently recorded … Continue reading

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