Rimsky Korsakov Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36 (1888), played on period instruments
Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36 (1888) A concert overture by Russian composer Nikolai RimskyKorsakov (18441908), based on themes from Russian Orthodox liturgical chant. In particular, RimskyKorsakov uses chant melodies from the Obikhod collection, referencing a number of biblical passages including Psalm 68 and Mark 16. The intention in this overture is not devotional indeed, RimskyKorsakov was an atheist but he attempted to capture the legendary and heathen aspect of the holiday, and t
|
|