Rimsky-Korsakov - Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36 (1888), played on period instruments

Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36 (1888) A concert overture by Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), based on themes from Russian Orthodox liturgical chant. In particular, Rimsky-Korsakov uses chant melodies from the “Obikhod“ collection, referencing a number of biblical passages including Psalm 68 and Mark 16. The intention in this overture is not devotional - indeed, Rimsky-Korsakov was an atheist - but he attempted to capture “the legendary and heathen aspect of the holiday, and t