Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Christmas Eve," a captivating orchestral journey that brings to life the magical and mystical Christmas Eve tales from Ukrainian folklore. This live recording, released on November 10, 2023, by Naxos, offers a rich and immersive experience that spans over two hours and twenty-six minutes, showcasing the composer's intricate and vivid orchestration.
Rimsky-Korsakov's "Christmas Eve" is a symphonic suite based on Nikolai Gogol's story of the same name. The album is divided into four acts, each filled with lively and evocative scenes that paint a vivid picture of the enchanting and sometimes eerie world of Christmas Eve. From the playful and whimsical to the dramatic and intense, the suite is a testament to Rimsky-Korsakov's mastery of orchestral color and storytelling.
The album opens with the Introduction "Christmas Eve," setting the stage for the magical events that unfold. Each tableau and scene is meticulously crafted, featuring a variety of musical styles and moods that range from the hauntingly beautiful to the exuberantly festive. The suite culminates in a grand and triumphant finale, leaving the audience spellbound and enchanted.
This recording is a must-listen for fans of classical music and orchestral works, offering a unique and captivating experience that brings to life the rich tapestry of Ukrainian folklore and the genius of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Christmas Eve" is sure to delight and enchant.
Tracks
Christmas Eve, Act I Tableau 1: Introduction "Christmas Eve" - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act I Tableau 1 Scene 1: Urodilas' Kolyada nakanune Rozhdestva - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Enkelejda Shkoza, Andrei Popov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act I Tableau 1 Scene 2: Ege! Chtob mne pusto bylo, yesli ne sam syn vrazhiy satana - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Anthony Robin Schneider, Alexey Tikhomirov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act I Tableau 1 Scene 3: Ona odna, i v khate svet - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Georgy Vasiliev, Alexey Tikhomirov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act I Tableau 2 Scene 1: Chto lyudyam vzdumalos' rasslavit', chto khorosha ya? - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act I Tableau 2 Scene 2: Ay! Ay! Zachem prishol syuda? - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Georgy Vasiliev, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act I Tableau 2 Scene 3: Na lugu krasna kalina stoit - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Georgy Vasiliev, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act II Tableau 3 Scene 1: Urodilas' Kolyada nakanune Rozhdestva - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Enkelejda Shkoza, Andrei Popov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act II Tableau 3 Scene 2: Zdravstvuy, milaya Solokha - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Enkelejda Shkoza, Sebastian Geyer, Peter Marsh, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act II Tableau 3 Scene 3: Divnaya, velikolepnaya Solokha, zdrav'ya zhelayem vam! - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Enkelejda Shkoza, Peter Marsh, Alexey Tikhomirov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act II Tableau 3 Scene 4: Solokha, zdravstvuy! - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Alexey Tikhomirov, Enkelejda Shkoza, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act II Tableau 3 Scene 4: Hey, chumache, chumache, hey - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Alexey Tikhomirov, Enkelejda Shkoza, Georgy Vasiliev, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act II Tableau 3 Scene 5: Zachem stoyat eti meshki? - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Georgy Vasiliev, Enkelejda Shkoza, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act II Tableau 3 Scene 5: Gde ty, sila moya molodetskaya? - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Georgy Vasiliev, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act II Tableau 4 Scene 1: Ostavlyu zdes' u kuznitsy meshki - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Georgy Vasiliev, Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Anthony Robin Schneider, Enkelejda Shkoza, Barbara Zechmeister, Peter Marsh, Alexey Tikhomirov, Sebastian Geyer, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act III Tableau 5 Scene 1: Vareniki-to sami skachut v rot! - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Georgy Vasiliev, Thomas Faulkner, Andrei Popov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act III Tableau 6: Introduction - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act III Tableau 6 Scene 1: Igry i plyaski zvozd - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act III Tableau 6 Scene 1: Sobiraytesya, kolduny, veduny - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Thomas Faulkner, Enkelejda Shkoza, Georgy Vasiliev, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act III Tableau 7 Scene 1: Slavʹ, truba, timpan, cevnica - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act III Tableau 7 Scene 1: Svetleyshiy obeshchal menya segodnya - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Bianca Andrew, Georgy Vasiliev, Andrei Popov, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act III Tableau 8 Scene 1: Vperod, vperod, moy kon'! - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Georgy Vasiliev, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act IV Tableau 9: Introduction - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act IV Tableau 9 Scene 1: Zdorovo, kum Kornyy! - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Enkelejda Shkoza, Barbara Zechmeister, Alexey Tikhomirov, Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act IV Tableau 9 Scene 2: Propal kuznets. Nigde yego ne vidno - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act IV Tableau 9 Scene 3: Akh! Vakula! Eto on! - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Alexey Tikhomirov, Georgy Vasiliev, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act IV Tableau 9 Scene 4: Kuznets vernulsya zhiv i zdrav! - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
Christmas Eve, Act IV Tableau 9 Scene 4: Byl il' ne byl u tsaritsy, ne skazhu ya vam, devitsy - LiveNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Georgy Vasiliev, Julia Muzychenko-Greenhalgh, Alexey Tikhomirov, Anthony Robin Schneider, Sebastian Geyer, Peter Marsh, Frankfurt Opera Chorus, Sebastian Weigle, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester
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