Symphonies nos.1 & 2

Album by Alexander Porfyrevich Borodin & Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest & Valery Gergiev

Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 are orchestral works by Russian composer Alexander Borodin, composed in 1862 (No. 1) and between 1869 and 1876 (No. 2). They combine Romantic-era orchestration and formal structures with folk-influenced melodies, modal harmonies and expansive thematic development, and they occupy an early position in the development of a distinct Russian symphonic tradition that influenced later composers.
First released: 18th January 1991

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: I. Adagio - Allegro
    14:12
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: II. Scherzo (Prestissimo) - Trio (Allegro)
    6:34
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: III. Andante
    7:21
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1 in E-flat: IV. Allegro molto vivace
    7:38
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 2 in B minor: I. Allegro
    7:59
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 2 in B minor: II. Scherzo (Prestissimo - Allegretto - Tempo I)
    5:18
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 2 in B minor: III. Andante
    10:38
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 2 in B minor: IV. Finale (Allegro)
    6:48

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