The classic Mariinsky (Kirov) production of the greatest of all ballets. Filmed in the imperial splendour of the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg. Starring Ulyana Lopatkina, Danila Korsuntsev and the breathtaking Mariinsky corps de ballet. Conducted by the great Russion maestro Valery Gergiev. Bonus: English prima ballerina Darcey Bussell introduces 'The Magic Swan Lake', exploring the background and enduring appeal of the world's most famous ballet. (Decca)
The Borodin Trio was formed in 1976 after its founding members left the Soviet Union. As a student at the Moscow Conservatory, the violinist Rostislav Dubinsky met the pianist Luba Edlina while he was forming the Borodin String Quartet. Ms. Edlina played in concerts and recorded with the Quartet extensively prior to her emigration to the West. The cellist Laszlo Varga, recognised as a leading solo and chamber musician, joined the Borodin Trio in 1992 following the departure of the founding cellist, Yuli Turovsky. In concerts throughout Europe, the Americas, Australia, New Zealand and the middle-east, this ensemble has earned praise saved only for the finest performing musicians. In addition to their performances of the great chamber music literature, they are known for their work with orchestras in such compositions as Beethoven?s Triple Concerto and Brahms?s Double Concerto.
Als jonge componist kreeg Tsjaikovski met dit strijkkwartet erg veel succes en bewondering van vakgenoten. Met name het 2e deel, dit Andante cantabile, is erg beroemd geworden. Het is melancholisch van karakter en gebaseerd op een volksliedje
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