NAXOS Great Russian Symphonies

The Great Classics series from Naxos is the perfect introduction to myriad genres of classical music. Comprising both complete and compiled selections from the greatest works in the repertoire, the boxes are bursting with wonderful pieces of music, both recognizable and unfamiliar. The boxes take the listener on a thrilling tour of some of the world's most dramatic musical media, encompassing music from six centuries and featuring sensational performers. All boxes come with a fascinating booklet with detailed information on the genre itself, chronological placement of each work, and a comprehensive study of the music. A fitting celebration of 25 years of superb music from Naxos, the world's favourite classical label. GREAT RUSSIAN SYMPHONIES includes Highlights CDs from the following symphonies:CD 1 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 / Borodin Symphony No. 2CD 2 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 / Romeo and JulietCD 3 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 / 1812 OvertureCD 4 Prokofiev Symphony No.5 / Myaskovsky Symphony No. 25CD 5 Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 / Prokofiev Symphony No.1CD 6 Shostakovich Symphony No. 7CD 7 Rimsky-Korsakov Symphony No. 2 / SheherazadeCD 8 Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 / The RockCD 9 Scriabin Symphony No.3 / Le Poeme de I'extaseCD 10 Glazunov Symphony No.6 / Kalinnikov Symphony No.1