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1. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: I. Introduction

2. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: II. Morning In Verona

3. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: III. Preparation For The Ball

4. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: IV. Procession Of The Guests

5. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: V. Quick Dance

6. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: VI. Lyrical Dance

7. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: VII. In The Cell Of Friar Laurence

8. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: VIII. Tarantella

9. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: IX. Romeo And Juliet

10. Romeo And Juliet, Op. 56: X. Death And Reconciliation

11. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: I. Prologue: Allegro Vivace

12. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: II. Galop: Presto

13. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: III. March: Moderato

14. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: IV. Waltz: Moderato

15. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: V. Pantomime: Sostenuto E Pesante

16. VI. Intermezzo: Allegro Scherzando

17. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: VII. Little Lyrical Scene: Andantino Semplice

18. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: VIII. Gavotte: Allegretto

19. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: IX. Scherzo: Presto Assai E Molto Leggiero

20. Komedianti (The Comedians), Op. 26: X. Epilogue: Allegro Molto E Con Brio – Senza Ritardando

21. Pathetique Overture, Op. 64

22. Vesna (Spring), Op. 65

23. Colas Breugnon, Op. 24: Colas Breugnon, Op. 24: Overture

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The Soviet musical establishment considered Kabalevsky a “dream composer,” as his compositions fit the prescribed formula for proper Russian music: bright, straightforward, folk-based works which made few demands on the listener’s intellect. Still, his gifts as a melodist and orchestrator made him immensely popular in his time. This re-release offers some of his finest works, including the Romeo and Juliet symphonic suite.