Glière: Symphony No. 3 in B minor "Ilya Muromets

Content introduction

1. 1st movement: Pilgrim Ilya Muromets and Svyatogor / 2. 2nd movement: Ilya Muromets and the bandit Solovei / 3. 3rd movement: In the palace of Prince Vladimir, the Sun King / 4. 4th movement: The tale of heroism and the petrification of Ilya Muromets

Recorded May 3-5, 2013 Crane House Music Hall, Buffalo, New York

Glière (1875-1956) was born in Kiev, Russia and studied composition with Taneyev and Arensky at the Moscow Conservatory. However, his father is actually German and his mother is Polish. Even if you trace your ancestors, it seems that there are no Russians. Glière is known for his ballet music ``Poppy Flowers'' and several concertos, but this Symphony No. 3 is a magnificent work that is hailed as his masterpiece. Ilya Muromets is the name of a legendary hero of medieval Russia. He is said to have had extraordinary strength, and many stories have been told. Glière selected four episodes related to such heroes and created a profound symphony. The expressive and majestic works that combine the techniques of Russian nationalism and late Romanticism overflow with such expressive power that even if one does not know Muromets' personality, each listener can clearly imagine the person he was. Falletta's conducting fully brings out Glière's flawless construction.

About the artist

Performance: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra/Joan Falletta (conductor)