Mily Balakirev / Russian Guitar Quartet- Tribute To The Mighty Handful (CD)
The Mighty Handful, also known as The Five, were a group of prominent nineteenth century Russian composers who strived to produce a specifically 'Russian' style. The group consisted of Mily Balakirev, Cesar Cui, Modest Mussorgsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and Alexander Borodin. The Russian Guitar Quartet has chosen works by The Mighty Handful for this new release, reviving the lost tradition of seven-string Russian guitar quartet. These accomplished performers, all with solo careers of their own, perform these arrangements with purpose and passion, leading the listener on a journey through nineteenth century St. Petersburg.
Tracklist:
- Cherkess Dances
- Cossack Dances
- Potpourri
- Mazurka No. 3
- Polka
- Polovtsian Dances
- Along the Meadow
- By My Father's Gate
- I Am Tired of Those Nights 1
- Under the Green Apple Tree 1
- Scheherazade in Spain
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.
The Mighty Handful, also known as The Five, were a group of prominent nineteenth century Russian composers who strived to produce a specifically 'Russian' style. The group consisted of Mily Balakirev, Cesar Cui, Modest Mussorgsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and Alexander Borodin. The Russian Guitar Quartet has chosen works by The Mighty Handful for this new release, reviving the lost tradition of seven-string Russian guitar quartet. These accomplished performers, all with solo careers of their own, perform these arrangements with purpose and passion, leading the listener on a journey through nineteenth century St. Petersburg.
Tracklist:
- Cherkess Dances
- Cossack Dances
- Potpourri
- Mazurka No. 3
- Polka
- Polovtsian Dances
- Along the Meadow
- By My Father's Gate
- I Am Tired of Those Nights 1
- Under the Green Apple Tree 1
- Scheherazade in Spain
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.