Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Capriccio Espagnol; Russian Easter Overture

This is worth buying simply to hear the LPO and Litton performing "Scheherazade." These Seraphim recordings are dated and not the best quality, but Litton knows the real power of Scheherazade is in the dynamics, and he exploits this point to its full advantage. The result is an extremely textured sound dripping with poignancy and grace. One of my favorites.

This CD was quite good in terms of quality and extremely good in terms of price. What a value. Scheherazade is a very entertaining piece partly because the whole thing seems like a tone poem: Rimsky-Korsakov seems to be telling the story with each note. The fourth movement is especially powerful. Capriccio is ok. Apparently it's famous, but I don't see what all the fuss is about: seems like just an above-average work, in my opinion.

The Russian Easter Overture is a masterpiece, though. Combining the emotion and excitement typical of late Romantic music with very smart and intricate melodies, this work has to be one of the best overtures ever written.

This CD is one of the best classical cds I have ever owned. You can listen to it time and time again and never wear it out. Russian Easter is an absolute masterpiece--it touches the heart of the Russian spirit. This cd is priced excellently. Highly highly recommended