"... a work written by a young, ebullient, but quite mature talent, and distinguished, beyond it's broad scope and youthful freshness, by a remarkably unified conception." Thus did Russian master P.I. Tchaikovsky describe the long-neglected "Ocean" Symphony (Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 42 - Original Version) by Anton Rubinstein, his composition teacher at (and the founder of) the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His "Ocean" symphony is a bold and highly original programmatic work that convincingly evokes the struggle of man against the elemental forces that rule the seas. Echoes of composers like Mendelssohn and Schumann are heard in the work, no doubt the result of Rubinstein's European training and exposure - yet there remains a certain Russian pathos and earthiness. Also heard here is a colorful suite of dances from Rubinstein's oriental-flavored opera, Feramors. Igor Golovschin and his Russian State Symphony Orchestra provide skillful and idiomatically true performances.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 42, "Ocean" (1851 Version): I. Allegro Maestoso
Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 42, "Ocean" (1851 Version): II. Adagio Non Tanto
Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 42, "Ocean" (1851 Version): III. Allegro
Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 42, "Ocean" (1851 Version): IV. Adagio - Allegro Con Fuoco
Feramors: Dance Of The Bayaderes No. 1
Feramors: Torchlight Dance Of The Brides Of Kashmir
Feramors: Dance Of The Bayaderes No. 2
Feramors: Bridal Procession

UPC: 013491201023
Label: Delos Records
Release Date: 4.24.12
Format: CD

Igor Golovchin - Symphony 2 Feramors Ballet Music (CD)