Nikolai Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works, Volume 13

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In partnership with UK-based independent label Olympia, Alto is pleased to present the latest volume in the first complete recorded retrospective of Soviet composer Nikolai Myaskovsky’s complete orchestral works, one of the last great recording projects undertaken by Russian conductor Evgeny Svetlanov prior to his death.

• [1] Salutatory Overture in C major, Op.48
  Allegro con brio e maestoso 10:02

Symphony No.17 in G sharp major, Op.41

• [2] I. Lento – Allegro molto agitato 15:51
• [3] II. Lento assai – Andantino (ma non troppo) 16:52
• [4] III. Allegro, poco vivace 5:15
• [5] IV. Andante – Allegro molto animato 10:29

Symphony No.21 in F sharp minor, Op.51

• [6] Andante sostenuto – Allegro non troppo, ma non impeto – Tempo I 18:40

Time: 77:14

Recorded in the Great Hall Moscow Conservatory (L. Abelian)
Mastered for Olympia by Jeffrey Ginn, London
Executive Producer: Jackie Campbell for Olympia
© 2003 Evgeny Svetlanov © 2003 Olympia CD Ltd, London
Licensed from Olympia CD, London