Alexander Glazunoff: Raymonda - Ballet in 3 Acts, Op. 57 (Reduction for Piano Solo)

for violin and piano-Vladimir Pogoyev's transcriptions for violin and piano of two episodes from Alexander Glasunov's ballet 'Raymonda' are among the most famous 'Raymonda' arrangements. The composer Pogoyev (1872-1941) belonged to the circle ofmusicians around the publisher M.P. Belaieff and was personally acquainted with Glasunov. The brilliant transcriptions of the 'Grand Adagio' and of the 'Waltz' are intended for concert performances but can also be used in musiclessons.

Two delightful movements from ballet repertoire make this impressive suite a superb choice for your string orchestra. Jamin Hoffman has adapted Alexander Glazunov's Dance of the Children and Cossack Dance twosprited movements that portray the cultural styles of music found in the ballet's wedding celebration scene.