Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Russian Easter Festival Overture Op.36 PART 2 of 2

PART 2. Played by the Soviet State Orchestra conducted by Gavril Rhodevsky. Dedicated to Mussorgsky and Borodin, this is one of my favourite pieces of orchestral music.
In this overture, the composer, as he says in his autobiography, is eager to reproduce "the legendary and heathen aspect of the holiday, and the transition from the solemnity and mystery of the evening of Passion Saturday to the unbridled pagan-religious celebrations of Easter Sunday morning". Rimsky-Korsakov always had a great interest in - and enjoyment of - liturgical themes and music, though he was himself a non-believer. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

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[nilanium]

Man, 6:00 and on gives me chills...

[philmixer]

Magnificent!

[danishpride1]

Praise Jesus!

[zeMusicluver]

I LOVE this, though it's a bit tough to sight-read.

[ribrobo]

such a truly class piece.

[astrononerd]

We played this in highschool! brings back such good memories of having to get my bow rehaired because I lost half f them in the concert.

[pylgrym]

He is risen, indeed!

[shrinandan]

A wonderful orchestra!

[shrinandan]

This is a great piece!

[earthatic]

I love this piece so much! Thank you so much for uploading!