CDXXVII. VARIOUS: Variations on a Russian Theme

CDXXVII. VARIOUS

Variations on a Russian Theme
1. Theme
2. Variation I
3. Variation II
4. Variation III
5. Variation IV
6. Variation V
7. Variation VI
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Dmitry Yablonsky, cond.
(13:37)

A composite work by six different composers, it was written to honor the tenth anniversary of Nikolay Vladimirovich Galkin's conductorship of the concerts at Pavlovsk.

The theme was chosen by Rimsky-Korsakov's youngest daughter, Nadezhda Nikolayevna from Balakirev's collection of traditional Russian folksongs.

Variation I

by Nikolay Vasilyevich Artsybushev. In the style of a triumphant march.

Variation II

by Jăzeps Vitols. Answering phrases.

Variation III

by Anatoly Konstantinovich Lyadov. Introduced by flutes and piccolo.

Variation IV

by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov. Introduced by trumpets and clarinets.

Variation V

by Nikolay Alexandrovich Sokolov. Taught Shostakovich.

Variation VI

by Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov. Stately.