Rimsky-Korsakov: Sheherazade op 35 / Russian Festival Easter Overture (with Borodin - Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor, etc)

"All the works on this disc are monumental and richly orchestrated, with a dense texture and a big orchestral sound. Which is why this is such an ambitious project for a period instrument orchestra - finding the array of instruments (and musicians) suitable for this recording must have been a huge job in itself.

This disc is excellent, and Anima Eterna are the only period instrument (late 19th century) orchestra with a significant programme for recording late romantic repertoire. The recording is crystal clear and has some great dynamics, especially on the percussion and heavy brass. The string section is smaller than a modern orchestra and uses little vibrato, which helps contribute to the uniquely transparent sound. Anima Eterna is probably the most interesting and significant orchestra recording at the moment."
(Amazon.co.uk)