The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra, Vol. III - Symphonic Works by Russian Composers

The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra
Nikolai Kalinin, Conductor
The playlist: • The Ossipov Balalaika ...
{Pavel Kulikov}
1. Fantasy on the Russian Folk Song "The Ancient Linden Tree" 00:00
{Vera Gorodovskaya}
2. Concert Fantasy on the Waltz "Autumn Dream"
{Tikhon Khrennikov}
3. Russian Dance from the Opera "Frol Skobejev" 05:15
{Rodion Shchedrin - Chamber Suite in Five Parts}
4. Prelude
5. Intermezzo 08:35
6. Amoroso
7. Cadenza and Fugue 11:50
8. Finale
{Evgeny Svetlanov}
9. Poem in Memory of W.M. Schukschin, "Red Snowball" 13:33
«Dazzling! Fantastic!» -- these are typical reactions to performances by the Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra. One reviewer wrote: «A kind of musical tsunami swept over the hall, everything was immersed in the Russian melodies, deep and wide like an ocean. I simply cannot find the words! I was sobbing like a baby. It was wonderful!»
This recording features original large-scale works and arrangements for balalaika orchestra by Russian composers Rodion Shchedrin, Evgeny Svetlanov, Tikhon Khrennikov, Vera Gorodovskaya and Pavel Kulikov. The spirit and melodies of Russian folk music blends with the passion and power of symphonic expression in these compositions. The unique colors of the various folk instruments are not merely amplified but take on new shades and dimensions in the symphonic formation of the Ossipov Orchestra.
The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra was founded in 1919. The ensemble's premiere performance took place in Moscow's Hermitage Gardens and the orchestra was soon known in even the most remote parts of the country. A new stage in the orchestra's history began when Nikolai Ossipov took over in 1940. The orchestra's repertoire was enlarged by arrangements of Russian classical music, and leading composers such as N. Budashkin, A. Novikov and A. Kholminov soon followed by writing works especially for the orchestra. The orchestra itself was enlarged to include other instruments, including kugilkas, bayans, zhaleikas, brijolkas, percussion instruments, etc.
The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra represents a beautiful living document of a long history of traditional Russian folk instruments and their music.
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Album N°: CD 50-9625
EAN: 7619931962528
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Claves records
RECORDING DIRECTION
L. Doronina
RECORDING ENGINEER
A. Lavrentjev
EDITING
D. Misailov
ARTISTIC ADVISOR
Eric Lavanchy
COVER GRAPHICS
Christoph Dütschler, Bern
COVER ILLUSTRATION
Natalia Goutcharova, "Costume Sketch" (1917), Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Musée de l'Opéra
BOOKLET SUPERVISION, LAYOUT & DESIGN
Mark Manion, Bern
© 1999 Claves Records SA, Pully (Switzerland)
Recorded at National Radio Moscow, 23-24 February 1996
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[@bohemoth1]

As a child living in New York City, I can remember going to a concert in Central Park. At that concert there was THE RUSSIAN BALALAIKA ORCHESTRA performing. It was such beautiful music. Of course they had their families with them. I made a whole lot of Russian Friends. We still keep in contact. Now that was when Russia was The Soviet Union.

[@Bigbarnackle]

Красивый❤

[@annecohen8927]

This is the Fabulous Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra !! My favorite 😍! And one of the best of Russia! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mareden6555]

I love the Balalaika. Tickles my 💝. Thank you.

[@moserratcontrerassanchez3470]

Beautiful music 🎶 🥰😍🫶🏽

[@richh9450]

Love it. Russian folk music is mind blowing. Had the Mercry Osipov orchestra recording in the 60's. All good. Спасибо!

[@Rinus-et6qs]

Since my youth I was interested in East European music. Predominantly Russian/Ukranian and Polish folk music (Mazowse). It is great music and this song I have on a Melodia (vinyl) EP record with Vitaly Gnutov. The Russian culture and music deserves more attention because it is really beautiful.

[@kababyenoh]

Of all instruments I've heard, the balalaika is the best.

[@lindajones7852]

I work in a daycare, I play this for the kids and they love it...just love it. They come up with the best body movements for this.

[@Rinus-et6qs]

I had an EP record with these numbers. It must have been recorded in the 50s and Valery Gnutov was the conductor. The label on the record was in Russian. I bought it in a shop in Amsterdam in the early sixties and from that time I really like the orchestra and Russian folkmusic in general. Great orchestra, like this recording too.

[@Akim1412]

Слушал и слушал бы эту музыку в исполнении такого выдающегося оркестра. Спасибо!

[@MelekBetul]

Thank you for introducing us to this great orchestra.

[@gentilgentil6030]

Belíssimas interpretações! 08:10 domingo 22/11/2020 Guadalajara Porto Alegre RS Brasil

[@rkhiller56]

"Здравствуй, солнце моё. Не успели мы закрепиться, как передовые части уже начали продвигаться дальше.." World in Conflict Yulja Trailer brings me here.

[@moracabanas]

I really love 21:25 melody. I think it is underrated russian folk song. Nice upload

[@ClavesRecords]

+Alberto Mora (“moracabanas”) Thx

[@JefticYT]

Fantasy on the Russian Folk Song "The Ancient Linden Tree" is really a masterpiece.... first time hearing this was in a movie The Grand Budapest Hotel, one of my favorite Russian folk songs out there for sure...Greetings from a small but Sacred Orthodox country Serbia!

[@rskb1957]

I really enjoyed this. It was for me a true experience of the synthesis of Oriental and Occidental that is Russian culture.

[@MeinungMann]

6:00 is from Tchaikosvky 1812 overture!!!

[@kpete9219]

Very entertaining.

[@mrv1264]

Interesting. I have a CD with this piece as the third track. The translation of the title is "Under the Linden Tree" (as opposed to "The Ancient Linden Tree"). The CD is "Balaika Favorites", Mercury Living Presence label, Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra, Vitaly Gnutov, conductor. The CD I have was recorded in 1960 with Valerie . Rudolph Beloved was the domra soloist on the Fantasy on Two Folk Songs by Budashkin.

[@Lgg130]

grand budapest inspired me to search for this "style" of orchestra.. I assume this is nothing new, classical even but better late than never right?

[@ClavesRecords]

Of course ! It's never too late

[@pamtalbot8671]

My heart is full

[@alxawr9479]

Сказал бы мне кто, что после 25 вдруг стану фанатеть по балалайке

[@Shaknurat]

У меня именно так и произошло 😅 Коплю теперь на хороший инструмент.

[@DottoreSM]

19:50 dies irae reference!

[@MauriFinnish]

Pasiba !