Rimsky-Korsakov: Symphony No. 3; Fairy Tale; Overture on Russian Themes
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COMPOSERS: Rimsky-Korsakov
LABELS: ASV
WORKS: Symphony No. 3; Fairy Tale; Overture on Russian Themes
PERFORMER: LSO, Philharmonia Orchestra/Yondani Butt
CATALOGUE NO: CD DCA 1025
Inferior to his Antar Symphony, Rimsky’s Third lacks really memorable themes; yet it is colourful and appealing with a charming Andante and a spirited finale. Fairy Tale is the gem: dramatic, sensuous and humorous with Butt in rip-roaring form. Ian Lace