Glazunov Orchestral Works

[Konstantin Krimets] provides inspired leadership that prevents Glazunov's music from becoming too saccharine....Even at full price I would recommend this issue. — Fanfare More…

performed and recorded as handsomely, sympathetically, and idiomatically as on this Naxos release. The disc deserves a high recommendation — Fanfare More…

The ballroom scenes are remarkable, particularly the second, in which chiming clocks count down the minutes to the murder, and the dance music distorts as Arbenin becomes increasingly anxious.... — The Guardian, 24th July 2009 More…

Another sublime volume in the complete orchestral works of Glazunov. In Symphonies 3 and 9, two vastly different scores, Anissimov manages each time to create a bewitching sonic atmosphere.... — Repertoire, June 2000 More…

This disc demonstrates the very best of Glazunov's output. The symphony is dramatically romantic, with huge tunes and top-drawer orchestration. The accompanying tone poem, no less effectively... — The Independent, August 2000 More…

Anissimov does his best to make the textures as clear and well ventilated as possible, and pays great attention to details of dynamics and balance...you will find much lightness of touch and... — Penguin Guide, 2002 edition, 3 out of 4 stars More…