Compact Discoveries 12: Crazy About Kalinnikov

Part of Series Compact Discoveries
Length 58:00
Licensor Fred Flaxman
Producer(s) Fred Flaxman
Formats Weekly Program
Topics Music
Produced 2002
Added to PRX September 9, 2006
 

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Summary:

Kalinnikov's early death prevented him from writing more than two great symphonies.

Website:

http://www.compactdiscoveries.com

Tones:

Authoritative, Informational

Language:

English

Description:

Compact Discoveries Program 12: "Crazy About Kalinnikov"

Kalinnikov's two symphonies should be as popular as those of Tchaikovsky. But they are not. You'll want to correct this situation, at least in your own home, when you hear these performances by the Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Neeme Jarvi and the USSR Symphony conducted by Evgueni Svetlanov.

Complete script with playlist available here and at www.compactdiscoveeries.com.