"Russian Fireworks" celebrates the spirit and legacy of some of the country's most acclaimed composers.

This volume of Naxos Musical Journey takes you on a memorable trip through Russia. Experience haunting scenes of winter in St. Petersburg or escape to the resort of Yalta on the Black Sea; climb the Odessa Steps as immortalized in Eisenstein's legendary film The Battleship Potemkin; travel across the breathtaking Russian countryside or stop in the old town of Khiva with its timeless mosques, medrese, tombs and palaces. This is a tour filled with the sights and sounds evoked in the melodies of Russia's greatest composers.

Tracks:
1. Ippolitov-Ivanov: Procession of the Sardar
Lyadov: Eight Russian Folk Songs
2. I. Religious Chant
3. II. Christmas Carol
4. III. Plaintive Song
5. IV. Humorous Song
6. V. Legend of the Birds
7. VI. Cradle Song
8. VII. Round Dance
9. VIII. Village-Dance Song
10. Kabalevsky: Comedian's Gallop
11. Mussorgsky: Gopak
12. Mussorgsky: Dance of the Persian Slaves
13. Lyadov: Bab Yaga, Op.56
14. Lydadov: The Enchanted Lake
15. Lyadov: Kikimora, Op.63
16. Rubinstein: Dance of the Bayaderes No. 2, from Feramors
17. Rubinstein: Bridal Procession, from Feramors