(1999) The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra, Vol III: Symphonic Works By Russian Composers In dir ist Freude Paul McCreesh

Paul McCreesh

as was also the case later for Buxtehudes Magnificats BuxWV 203 et 204/1

reserved the viola a special place in their compositions

After a first recording entirely dedicated to the Spanish composer Joaquín Turina

(1999) The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra, Vol III: Symphonic Works By Russian Composers In dir ist Freude Paul McCreeshDazzling! Fantastic! these are typical reactions to performances by the Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra. One reviewer wrote: A kind of musical tsunami swept over the hall, everything was immersed in the Russian melodies, deep and wide like an ocean. I simply cannot find the words! I was sobbing like a baby. It was wonderful! This recording features original large scale works and arrangements for balalaika orchestra by Russian composers Rodion Shchedrin,