Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
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Rimsky-Korsakov
Scheherazade, op. 35

Inspired by the Book of One Thousand and One Nights, Rimsky-Korsakov also drew on some of his early naval experiences in producing this wonderfully evocative orchestral suite


Musica recommended recording
Conductor: Charles Mackerras Sony Mackerras bio page
Orchestra:  London Symphony Orchestra website
Label: Telarc Label website
Catalogue Ref: CD80208
Release Date: April 2001

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Charles Mackerras delivered an exciting and yet disciplined performance of Scheherazade with the London Symphony Orchestra in this splendid recording.