The Soviet musical establishment considered Kabalevsky a "dream composer," as his compositions fit the prescribed formula for proper Russian music: bright, straightforward, folk-based works which made few demands on the listener's intellect. Still, his gifts as a melodist and orchestrator made him immensely popular in his time. This re-release offers some of his finest works, including the Romeo and Juliet symphonic suite.

Tracklist:

Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: I. Introduction
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: II. Morning In Verona
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: III. Preparation For The Ball
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: IV. Procession Of The Guests
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: V. Quick Dance
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: VI. Lyrical Dance
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: VII. In The Cell Of Friar Laurence
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: VIII. Tarantella
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: IX. Romeo And Juliet
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: X. Death And Reconciliation
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: I. Prologue: Allegro Vivace
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: II. Galop: Presto
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: III. March: Moderato
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: IV. Waltz: Moderato
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: V. Pantomime: Sostenuto E Pesante
VI. Intermezzo: Allegro Scherzando
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: VII. Little Lyrical Scene: Andantino Semplice
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: VIII. Gavotte: Allegretto
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: IX. Scherzo: Presto Assai E Molto Leggiero
Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: X. Epilogue: Allegro Molto E Con Brio - Senza Ritardando
Pathetique Overture, Op. 64
Vesna (Spring), Op. 65
Colas Breugnon, Op. 24: Colas Breugnon, Op. 24: Overture

UPC: 013491201726
Label: Delos Records
Release Date: 7.31.12
Format: CD

Anatoly Lapunov - Kabalevsky (CD)