Igor Golovschin: Balakirev Symphonies 1 and 2

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Mily Balakirev / Ми́лий Алексе́евич Бала́кирев (2 January 1837 [O.S. 21 December 1836] -- 29 May [O.S. 16 May] 1910)

Work: Symphony No.1 in C-major (1864 - 97) scored for 3 flutes (the third doubling piccolo), oboe, English horn, 3 clarinets (switching between B flat and A instruments), 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, triangle, cymbals, snare drum, bass drum, 2 harps, first and second violins, violas, cellos and double basses.

Mov.I: Largo - Allegro vivo 00:00
Mov.II: Scherzo: Vivo 12:53
Mov.III: Andante 20:27
Mov.IV: Finale: Allegro moderato 34:15
Orchestra: Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Igor Golovschin


Mily Balakirev - Symphony No.2 in D-minor (1900 - 1908)
Mov.I: Allegro ma non troppo 00:00
Mov.II: Scherzo alla cosacca: Allegro ma non troppo, ma con fuoco e energia 10:25
Mov.III: Romanza: Andante 18:19
Mov.IV: Finale: Tempo di Polacca 27:58

Orchestra: Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Igor Golovschin