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Rostropowitsch Dirigiert Rimsky-Korsakoff: Capriccio Espagnol, Mussorgsky: Eine Nacht Auf Dem Kahlen Berge, Borodin: Eine Steppenskizze Aus Mittelasien, Glinka: Walzer-Fantasie & Ruslan U. Ludmilla-Ouverture

Mstislav Rostropovich, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Modest Mussorgsky, Alexander Borodin, Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka, Orchestre De Paris

Label: Angel Records
Catalog number: 31C 067 02949Q
Format: LP · Album · Quadraphonic
Country: Brazil
Released: 1978
Genre: Classical

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While celebrated primarily as a legendary cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich’s work as a conductor—particularly during his tenure with the Orchestre de Paris in the late 1970s—offers a compelling look at his deep engagement with the Russian orchestral repertoire. This recording showcases his interpretive approach to iconic nationalistic works, capturing a significant chapter in his career transition toward the podium.

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A1Abertura "Russian e Ludmilla"
A2Valse-Fantaisie
A3Uma noite no Monte Calvo
B1Nas Estepes da Ásia Central
B2Capriccio Espagnol

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Released in 1978, this recording captures Mstislav Rostropovich during his tenure as the music director of the Orchestre de Paris. Following his departure from the Soviet Union in the mid-1970s, Rostropovich sought to establish his presence on the podium in the West, bringing his characteristic intensity and expressive depth to the Russian Romantic repertoire. The recording sessions were designed to showcase the virtuosity of the Paris-based ensemble while highlighting the Russian orchestral tradition that defined Rostropovich's heritage.

The album serves as a curated selection of quintessential Russian orchestral showpieces, intended to balance technical brilliance with melodic lyricism. Under Rostropovich’s direction, the interpretations were praised for their robust energy and the expansive phrasing that became his hallmark as a conductor. Released under the Angel Records label, the production reflects the high fidelity standards of the late 1970s, aiming to capture the dynamic range and intricate textures of the Orchestre de Paris for an international audience of classical enthusiasts.

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