Vasily Kalinnikov
(1866. Oryol Governorate – January 11, 1901 [O.S. December 29, 1900], Yalta)
was a Russian composer of two symphonies, several additional orchestral works and numerous songs, all of them imbued with characteristics of folksong. His symphonies, particularly the First, were frequently performed in the early 20th century.
His younger brother Viktor Kalinnikov (1870–1927) was also a composer, mainly of choral music.
Symphony No.1 in G minor
His reputation was established with his First Symphony, written between 1894 and 1895, which had great success when Vinogradsky conducted it at a Russian Musical Society concert in Kiev. Further performances swiftly followed, in Moscow, Vienna, Berlin, and Paris (Spencer 2001).
Glacier Symphony in Concert
John Zoltek, Music Director and Conductor
Performed on November 16th, 2014 at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana.
Movements:
00:00. Allegro moderato
12:58. Andante commodamente
19:38. Scherzo. Allegro non troppo
28:44. Finale. Allegro moderato
Symphony No.2 in A-major (1897)
Mov.I: Moderato - Allegro ma non troppo 00:00
Mov.II: Andante cantabile 10:13
Mov.III: Allegro scherzando 18:20
Mov.IV: Andante cantabile - Allegro vivo 26:26
Orchestra: Scottish National Orchestra
Conductor: Neeme Järvi