Rimsky Korsakov Great Orchestral Works

”IRR Outstanding” International Record Review, October 2013: ”This wonderful recording is a delight. Throughout, Sharon Bezaly declares herself to be consistently a superb player – technically without peer, her musicianship is of the highest order over a surprisingly wide range of music, and she is partnered most admirably by Neeme Järvi and the excellent Dutch orchestra. … this disc is a palpable ’hit’ and I recommend it with considerable enthusiasm.”

This disc of orchestral showpieces features four of the five members of the Mighty Handful, a group of Russian composers who, during the second half of the 19th century, collaborated to create a distinct national style. The recorded works illustrate different aspects of their endeavors - both in terms of the musical means they employ and their subject matter.

A limited-edition 55-CD set of legendary and critically acclaimed recordings celebrating the famous PHILIPS heritage.An alliance of great artistry and superb sound. Classic-status albums spanning over half a century of recording and showcasing a wealth of international talent.An unrivaled collection that that embraces all musical genres - from solo piano and chamber music through to large scale choral works and opera. Music that spans more than two centuries of masterworks from Bach Concertos and Schubert Lieder to twentieth-century masterpieces by Stravinsky, Bartok and beyond.