A. K. GLAZUNOV

 

Symphony No. 6

 

Symphony No. 6

La Mer (Fantasie)

Introduction and Dance from Salome

 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra / José Serebrier

 

Recorded: Henry Hall Wood Hall, Glasgow 4-6 June 2008

 

Warner Classics & Jazz are proud to continue its celebrated Serebrier / Glazunov symphonic cycle with the 4^th release in the series. Grammy Award-winning conductor and composer José Serebrier guides the Royal Scottish National Orchestra through a stunning Glazunov cycle – which Fanfare called “made in heaven” and which continues to draw attention to this oft-neglected composer.

 

José Serebrier, who worked with legendary conductors Leopold Stokowski at the American Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall (as his Associate Conductor) and George Szell at the Cleveland Orchestra (as Composer in Residence), has been hailed by the New York Times for the “great intensity, precision and clarity” which he brings to his music making. One of today’s most-recorded classical artists, José Serebrier’s recordings have received 36 Grammy nominations and numerous international awards.

 

“Glazunov is a composer close to my heart,” comments Serebrier, “When my father left Russia in the late 1920's Glazunov was at the height of his creativity. Glazunov stands as a link between Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, the turn of the century period before Stravinsky broke new grounds. Glazunov was one of the greatest scholars in Russian music, and it shows in every bar of his music. Most of his predecessors were self-taught and had other professions. Glazunov was one of the first full-time professional composers in Russia. His music has been neglected partially because some performers have played it rather "literally", without reading what's behind the notes. If played metronomically and without emotion, the music can sound uninteresting. It requires passion and subtlety.”

 

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