Description A towering figure among Russian composers of the late 19th century, Rimsky-Korsakov was one of music’s master orchestrators. The 3 works in full score in this collection, Dance of the Buffoons, Capriccio Espagnol, Russian Easter Festival (Overture), display his mastery of orchestration. They are reproduced from early authoritative scores. Songlist Capricio Espagnol Dance Of The Buffoons Russian Easter Festival Overture

Miniature Score.This work was commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It was first performed on 13th May 1998 London. This piece is based on a genuine old tune 'Maxwell's Strathspey' which the composer found inan 1824 collection of Scottish melodies and which unfolds at the start of the piece on solo cello. Variations and a bold up-tempo to the quick dance we know as a reel ultimately yield to the magic that has been promised right atthe start: the northern lights take over at the end of the piece. Its inspiration comes from a walk to a community event in Hoy Hall during which Davies saw the lights in the sky pulsing in and out of time with the sounds comingfrom the hall. Duration 12 minutes. Conductor's score and orchestral parts are available on hire.