Symphony no. 3 : "Il'ya Muromets" / Glière.

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Gliere's most successful orchestral work, the spectacular Symphony No.3, is heard on the recording in its uncut version. Scored for a large orchestra including eight horns, two harps and celesta, it was inspired by the adventures of Il'ya Muromets, the legendary warrior from the Middle Ages of Mothe...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Symphonies, no. 3, op. 42, B minor
Rovi Media Collection. Music.
Main Author: Glière, Reinhold Morit︠s︡evich, 1875-1956 (Composer)
Corporate Author: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Performer)
Other Authors: Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
Language:No linguistic content
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Naxos, [2014], ℗2014.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Music.
Subjects:
Symphonies.
Muromet︠s︡, Ilʹi︠a︡ (Legendary character) > Songs and music.
Genre:
Songs and music.
Physical Description:1 audio disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:
Il'ya Muromets.
Format: CD Audio
Contents:
  • Symphony no. 3 in B minor Il'ya muromets, op. 42: wandering pilgrims: Il'ya Muromets and Svyatogor: andante sostenuto - allegro risoluto
  • Symphony no. 3 in B minor Il'ya muromets, op. 42: solovey, the brigand: andante
  • Symphony no. 3 in B minor Il'ya muromets, op. 42: at the court of Vladimir, the mighty sun: allegro
  • Symphony no. 3 in B minor Il'ya muromets, op. 42: the heroism and petrification of Il'ya Muromets: allegro tumultuoso - andante.