Mily Balakirev / Russian Guitar Quartet- Tribute To The Mighty Handful
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
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