Rimsky-korsakov: Scheherazade; Rodrigo: Concierto
Label: Helicon Catalog: 02.9662 Format: CD Angel Romero (guitar), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Ryan McAdamsDixit Dominus This 2012 live recording from the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra couples two of the most popular works in the classical repertoire. Led by up-and-coming conductor Ryan McAdams, the program leads off with an electrifying rendition of Rimsky-Korsakov's symphonic suite Scheherazade. Based on One Thousand and One Nights, the work combines two features common to Russian music and of Rimsky-Korsakov in particular: dazzling, colorful orchestration and a keen interest in the Orient. The recording concludes with an outstanding performance of Rodrigo's beloved Concierto de Aranjuez performed by Angel Romero, one of the greatest living masters of the classical guitar. Price: $21.98 |