Repertoire: Rimsky-Korsakov's Fantastical Opera Suites

What can we say about a concert life that doesn't seem to have room anymore for these colorful, magical, tuneful overtures and suites? Their neglect is simply impossible to comprehend. There is in fact a huge amount of orchestral music by Rimsky-Korsakov beyond the usual "big three:" Sheherazade, Russian Easter Overture, and Capriccio Espagnol. Indeed, much of his greatest music comes from the operas, and you owe it to yourself to hear it.
Musical Examples courtesy of Naxos and Capriccio Records

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