Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57 English National Ballet Philharmonic & Gavin Sutherland

• Alexander Glazunov (1865 - 1936): Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 1:
• 1 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 1: Raymonda's House 05:27
• Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2:
• 2 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: The Camp - The Call to Arms - Raymonda's Entrance 04:16
• 3 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Entrance and Dance of the Soldiers - Grand Waltz 07:34
• 4 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Var. 1 01:07
• 5 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Var. 2 01:20
• 6 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Var. 3 01:00
• 7 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Var. 4 01:39
• 8 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Dance of the Six Nurses 01:17
• 9 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Var. 5 02:02
• 10 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Waltz - Coda 01:32
• 11 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Farewells & Arrival of Abdur Rahman - Var. 6 04:28
• 12 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Scene 02:19
• 13 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Raymonda's Tent 02:18
• 14 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Clemence Solo 01:12
• 15 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Var. 7 01:30
• 16 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Clemence, Henriette & Raymonda 01:40
• 17 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Lanterns - Corps de Ballet 08:41
• 18 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Var. 8 02:51
• 19 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Pas de trois 04:33
• 20 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Coda 02:55
• 21 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act I Scene 2: Finale 01:27
• Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1:
• 22 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Abdur Rahman's Tent 02:24
• 23 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Abdur Rahman's Guards 01:42
• 24 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Var. 1 01:09
• 25 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Ratchuli Dance 00:54
• 26 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Dance of the Entertainers 01:39
• 27 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Grand pas espagnol 02:14
• 28 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Var. 2 01:42
• 29 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Var. 3 01:37
• 30 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Var. 4 02:25
• 31 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Grand pas d'action 04:49
• 32 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act II Scene 1: Bacchanal - John and the Troops Return - The Blessing 06:39
• Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1:
• 33 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: The Wedding 04:38
• 34 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Grand pas hongrois 04:33
• 35 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Grand pas de deux 02:20
• 36 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Pas classique hongrois 03:21
• 37 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Var. 1 01:14
• 38 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Var. 2 01:32
• 39 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Pas de trois 01:28
• 40 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Var. 3 01:10
• 41 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Var. 4 02:47
• 42 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Coda 02:42
• 43 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Galop 02:46
• 44 Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57, Act III Scene 1: Apotheosis 01:58
• Total Runtime 01:58:51

Info for Glazunov: Raymonda, Op. 57

This studio recording of Alexander Glazunov's Raymonda is created for the 2022 performance by English National Ballet, with a score adapted and edited by Gavin Sutherland and Lars Payne. Following the epic journey of love and courage inspired by the spirit of Florence Nightingale, this lavish orchestral adaptation retains the best of Glazunov's 19th-century original score, updating it to match the dramatic new narrative choreographed by Tamara Rojo.

"Conducted by Gavin Sutherland, the English National Ballet Philharmonic – which probably knows it better than anyone else – plays mostly well, though the string sound does not have the kind of opulence that could realise the music’s full potential." (BBC Music)

Glazunov’s big, juicy score – edited and adapted by Gavin Sutherland and Lars Payne – sounds magnificent.” (The Times)

“A modern classic” (The Daily Telegraph)

“Glazunov’s score is a stunner, and the orchestra under Gavin Sutherland relishes its lush and sparkling textures.” (The Evening Standard)

“Glazunov’s score, often regarded as the main triumph of the ballet, is given its full worth by the orchestra under the direction of Gavin Sutherland.” (The Guardian)

English National Ballet Philharmonic
Gavin Sutherland, conductor

Gavin Sutherland
s Principal Guest Conductor of English National Ballet, having been Music Director from 2008 to 2022. Born in Durham, UK, he graduated from the University of Huddersfield, winning the Kruczynski Prize for Piano and the Davidson Prize for Distinction Brought to the Institution. He began his career as staff conductor and pianist at Northern Ballet, and over the last 30 years he has collaborated with many nationally and internationally acclaimed dance companies and orchestras.

He has made over a hundred recordings, mainly of British music and including several world premiere performances. This strand of his career has led to a fruitful collaboration with the BBC, most notably with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Besides his prolific ballet work, Sutherland regularly arranges for leading international orchestras, often involving the reconstruction of important lost scores. He also broadcasts regularly as a performer and interviewee. In 2019 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University of Huddersfield, and in 2020 won the Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Creative Contribution.

English National Ballet Philharmonic
is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making.

Since Dame Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin founded what is now English National Ballet in 1950, the Company has always been committed to achieving the highest musical as well as dancing standards.

From the very beginning, English National Ballet Philharmonic has played an important part in creating the magic which is a vital part of every live performance.

Notable events have included galas at both the London Coliseum and Royal Opera House, accompanying visiting ballet companies, appearances in concert (including the Bath and City of London Festivals) and, most recently, providing the music for the Royal Academy of Dance’s children’s ballet syllabus grades.

English National Ballet Philharmonic also play a significant part in the Engagement Department’s school visits and workshops, taking a taste of the music of ballet to tomorrow’s audience.

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