{"product_id":"rimsky-korsakov-scheherazade-capriccio-espagnol-markevitch-lso","title":"Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade \u0026 Capriccio Espagnol - Markevitch LSO","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgor Markevitch was widely admired for the clarity, discipline, and structural insight he brought to the orchestral repertoire. Born in Kiev and educated in Western Europe, he combined an instinctive understanding of Russian musical style with a sharply analytical conducting technique. His collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra during the early 1960s produced several notable recordings, and the orchestra responds here with playing of remarkable precision and brilliance. The LSO’s luminous string sound, incisive woodwinds, and commanding brass lend vivid life to Rimsky-Korsakov’s richly detailed scores.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded in 1963 for Philips, these performances capture both conductor and orchestra in exceptional form. Markevitch’s interpretation balances color and structure, allowing the music’s narrative character and orchestral brilliance to emerge with equal clarity. More than a century after their creation, Scheherazade and Capriccio Espagnol remain enduring examples of Rimsky-Korsakov’s genius for transforming folklore, dance, and legend into orchestral works of irresistible vitality and imagination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Conductor – Igor Markevitch\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra – London Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003eViolin – Erich Gruenberg (tracks: 1 to 4)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecorded: 20-22 October 1962, Wembley Town Hall, London.\u003cbr\u003eSourced from a Philips original pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis transfer leverages precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. The signal path begins with a VPI HW-40 Anniversary turntable paired with an Ortofon MC Anna cartridge, fed through a \u003cspan\u003eCustom Tape Pre-amp designed by Victor Khomenko of Balanced Audio Technology\u003c\/span\u003e for accurate RIAA equalization. The analog signal converts via a Merging Anubis converter, powered by a Teddy Pardo Linear Power Supply, synchronized to an Antelope Audio 10MX atomic clock for temporal accuracy. All components receive isolated power conditioning through a Shunyata Research Everest 8000 with Sigma-X cords, while grounding infrastructure utilizes Shunyata ALTAIRA hubs to minimize noise floor and preserve sonic detail throughout the transfer chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScheherazade, Symphonic Suite, Op. 35 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 The Sea And Sinbad's Ship 9:56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 The Story Of The Kalandar Prince 10:32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 The Young Prince And Princess 9:22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Festival At Bagdad - The Sea - The Shipwreck 12:45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapriccio Espagnole, Op. 34 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Alborada 1:11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Variazioni 4:41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 Alborada 1:08\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Scena E Canto Gitano 2:24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 Fandango Asturiano 5:34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg height=\"103\" width=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3319\/files\/VRR-Logo-for-Blog_480x480.jpg?v=1681127948\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Title is in the Vinyl Record Restoration Series. 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