Masquerade Suite / The Comedians

Track Listings
1. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Waltz    
2. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Nocturne    
3. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Mazurka    
4. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Romance    
5. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Galop    
6. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Prologue    
7. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Comedians' Galop    
8. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - March    
9. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Waltz    
10. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Pantomime    
11. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Intermezzo    
12. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Little Lyrical Scene    
13. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Gavotte    
14. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Scherzo    
15. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Epilogue    

Masquerade Suite / The Comedians, Music, Kiril Kondrashin & The RCA-Victor Orchestra, Classical, Classical Artists, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Suite for Orchestra
Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite; Kabalevsky: The Comedians; Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien; Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol / Kondrashin
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Four Enjoyable Performances
  • A Classic!
  • Get It To Listen Masquerade Suite (Others Are Alright...)
  • Simply BEAUTIFUL!
  • A rollicking good time
 Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite; Kabalevsky: The Comedians; Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien; Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol / Kondrashin

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ASIN: B00000GV4H
Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

  1. Masquerade Suite: Waltz
  2. Masquerade Suite: Nocturne
  3. Masquerade Suite: Mazurka
  4. Masquerade Suite: Romance
  5. Masquerade Suite: Galop
  6. The Comedians, Op. 26: Prologue
  7. The Comedians, Op. 26: Comedians' Galop
  8. The Comedians, Op. 26: March
  9. The Comedians, Op. 26: Waltz
  10. The Comedians, Op. 26: Pantomine
  11. The Comedians, Op. 26: Intermezzo
  12. The Comedians, Op. 26: Little Lyrical Scene
  13. The Comedians, Op. 26: Gavotte
  14. The Comedians, Op. 26: Scherzo
  15. The Comedians, Op. 26: Epliogue
  16. Capriccio italien, Op. 45
  17. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Alborada
  18. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Variazioni
  19. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Alborada
  20. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Scena e canto gitano
  21. Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34: Fandango asturiano

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Kondrashin came to the U.S. in 1958 to conduct concerts for Van Cliburn. While he was recording the Tchaikovsky First Piano Concerto with Cliburn, RCA also had him make these recordings (originally two LPs) with pickup musicians in New York's Manhattan Center. The nucleus of the orchestra was composed of members of the old NBC Symphony, and the ensemble plays splendidly, with violinist Oscar Shumsky earning his solo credit. Kondrashin leads spirited performances of these warhorses, mostly music so vulgar we should be ashamed of enjoying it as much as we do. RCA's famous "Living Stereo" sound has transferred splendidly to this CD, making it an exquisite, guilty pleasure. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Four Enjoyable Performances.......2005-10-06

This CD has four pieces from four composers, all performed by Kiril Kondrashin and the RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra.

The opening brass fanfare of Tchaikovsky's Capriccio italien is precise and impressive, making it my favorite recording of this work.

The performance of Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio espagnol is as good as anyone else's, with a full sound.

The real reason to have the disk is the inclusion of two obscure pieces, Masquerade Suite by Khachaturian and The Comedians by Kabalevsky. The former shows the surface gaiety and underlying tensions at a costume party. The latter is music depicting a troupe of clowns. Both get a lively, engaging treatment.

All four pieces are played with brio and are a joy to hear.

5 out of 5 stars A Classic!.......2005-06-19

If you enjoy lighter classical music and everybody needs a break every so often, this magnificent CD is for you. Wonderful music, great performances that do not sound like they came from a studio and incredible sound. The Amazon reviewer calls this music vulgar. I totally disagree, however this music is great fun. And what in the world is wrong with a little bit of fun? Recordings of this quality are extremely rare. So go ahead and buy it. You will not regret it. I can guarantee that.

4 out of 5 stars Get It To Listen Masquerade Suite (Others Are Alright...).......2004-02-17

This is a rare gem that many people will probably miss. If you listen to your local classical radio station, you might actually catch this really great piece by Khachaturian. All the movements have been done with gusto and enthusiasm. It will definitely get your attention with its rich melodies. I would characterize it as almost Tchaikovsky with romantic influences.

The CD leaflet is quite informative to describe the life of Khachaturian in writing the Masquerade Suite. So, it is worth the price of the CD since it provides more information about a relatively obscure composer. I think the music really got my attention and interested in learning about where Khachaturian got his influence.

The other pieces are a mixed bag and probably depends on what your tastes are. I personally found Kabalevsky not to be quite memorable since there are no distinct theme. It's a different style which takes time to appreciate. To me, it sounds very modern like Aaron Copland which doesn't appeal to me. It is really a progression from romatic to modern music.

Tchaikovsky is much more like what you are used to from him. Expect lush and some beautiful tunes. It is not played often so you will not be humming this immediately. So, you just have to listen to it a while. It is pretty slow with highs and lows which means more patience to detail.

Rimsky-Korsakov is more exciting and probably what you expect in this CD. This probably would make sense if the entire CD would focus on strong movements like this one. I guess that is the drawback when a CD album comes out. You are sure to really want to hear one piece but the others are not up to par. However, even popular CDs you buy is a mixed bag so this is not unlike in this regards. So, I would recommend listening to the samples and then decide to buy it. You will love Khachaturian but probably won't feel the same about the others.

5 out of 5 stars Simply BEAUTIFUL!.......2003-02-06

Many do not know Aram Khachaturian's moving, romantic music, but they would likely recognised the Sabre Dance, used everywhere commercials and cartoons or the Adagio used by Stanley Kubrick in 2001: A Space Odyssey. That frantic, almost comical Sabre Dance comes from the oh so romantic Gayne Ballet Suite along with the Adagio made famous when Kubrick chose it for his film.

But it's his Masquerade Suite I love the most. Khachaturian's music has a feel as if it should come from a contemporary of Saint Saens, instead of one living and composing in the 20th century (he died in 1978). I danced to this as a ballet dancer, and I don't know any music quite so filled my heart and soul.
Few composure can imbue their music with so much passion. The Masquerade Suites' Waltz, Romance and Nocturne are just breathtaking.

I had to hunt and hunt to find this on a record, so I so delighted to see it on CD!!

Just is nothing as beautiful! To think this same composure also gave us the Gayne Ballet and Spartacus is simply amazing.

So discover the beauty of Khachaturian!

5 out of 5 stars A rollicking good time.......2000-10-17

This is a fun CD. Yes, I think 'fun' is the best word to describe these works. They are all delightful (and by no means trivial) romps through the world of orchestral color. And the sound- it sounds as if it was recorded in '98 rather than '58! Add the brilliantly exuberant playing of the orchestra led by the incomparable Kondrashin to the mix, and you have a potent concoction. Don't pass on this one.
Masquerade Suite / The Comedians
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    		Masquerade Suite / The Comedians
    Kiril Kondrashin & The RCA-Victor Orchestra
    Manufacturer: Jmc / Xrcd
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0001DMVAS
    Release Date: 2004-03-16

    Tracks:

    1. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Waltz
    2. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Nocturne
    3. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Mazurka
    4. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Romance
    5. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite - Galop
    6. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Prologue
    7. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Comedians' Galop
    8. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - March
    9. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Waltz
    10. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Pantomime
    11. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Intermezzo
    12. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Little Lyrical Scene
    13. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Gavotte
    14. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Scherzo
    15. Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Op. 26 - Epilogue

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