Russian Colours Camerata Tchaikovsky

• Alexander Glazunov (1865 - 1936): Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 109 (Arr. Y. Zhislin for Viola & String Orchestra):
• 1 Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 109 (Arr. Y. Zhislin for Viola & String Orchestra): Ia. Allegro moderato 04:16
• 2 Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 109 (Arr. Y. Zhislin for Viola & String Orchestra): Ib. Andante - IIa. Andante sostenuto 03:34
• 3 Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 109 (Arr. Y. Zhislin for Viola & String Orchestra): IIb. Moderato 01:38
• 4 Saxophone Concerto in E-Flat Major, Op. 109 (Arr. Y. Zhislin for Viola & String Orchestra): III. Allegro 05:02
• Anton Arensky (1861 - 1906):
• 5 String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 35 (Excerpts Arr. Y. Zhislin for String Orchestra): I. Moderato 11:28
• 6 Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, Op. 35a 13:20
• 7 String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 35 (Excerpts Arr. Y. Zhislin for String Orchestra): III. Finale. Andante sostenuto 04:26
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893):
• 8 String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11, TH 111 (Arr. Y. Zhislin for String Orchestra): II. Andante cantabile 06:12
• Alexander Borodin (1833 - 1887):
• 9 String Quartet No. 2 in D Major (Arr. Y. Zhislin for String Orchestra): III. Notturno. Andante 07:29
• Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 - 1943):
• 10 14 Romances, Op. 34 (Arr. Y. Zhislin for String Orchestra): No. 14, Vocalise 06:00
• Total Runtime 01:03:25

Info for Russian Colours

Following the huge success of their debut album on Orchid Classics, Yuri Zhislin and Camerata Tchaikovsky return with a sumptuous programme of Russian delights. This release boasts richly Romantic works by composers from the different musical schools of thought blossoming in 19th-century and early 20th-century Russia. Borodin was one of the nationalist Russian Five, and the Nocturne from his String Quartet No. 2 is one of his most stunning creations. Tchaikovsky was more influenced by German music, but also drew upon folk styles closer to home, as in his moving Andante cantabile from his String Quartet No. 1. Both Rachmaninov and Arensky were deeply influenced by Tchaikovsky. Rachmaninovs famous Vocalise is a beautiful song without words, and Arenskys Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky are a graceful tribute to his hero. All but the Arensky piece have been specially arranged by Yuri Zhislin for this recording. Camerata Tchaikovskys debut on Orchid met with considerable acclaim: Their richly confident playing is startlingly good: taut, precise and immaculately phrased The Guardian.

Camerata Tchaikovsky
Yuri Zhislin, conductor

The Camerata Tchaikovsky
(formerly The Russian Virtuosi of Europe) chamber orchestra brings together some of the finest string players from across Europe.

Since their critically acclaimed Wigmore Hall debut in 2004, they have enjoyed performances across the UK (London's Cadogan Hall, Kings Place and St John's Smith Square),as well as Russia, Western Europe and South America, appearing in the legendary Moscow Conservatoire, Salle Gaveau in Paris, Stadtscasino in Basel, Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires and Teatro Solis in Montevideo.

The ensemble has been a regular visitor to the London Chamber Music Society Series at London's Kings Place since 2011. They have collaborated with the renowned trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov, the British saxophone star Jess Gillam, the Swedish soprano Karin Dahlberg and the "father" of Russian Rock Boris Grebenshikov among many others.

The orchestra's debut album on the Orchid Classics label was chosen "orchestral CD of the month" by the BBC Music Magazine in April 2016.

Future plans include a return tour to Russia, Western Europe and South America.

Booklet for Russian Colours