This is just another "classic" for all you prog fans!

Of all the albums that I've heard from this band this is one of the best,with classical moves and a sometimes "spooky" vibe that sets it apart from the symphonic-prog pack.

An almost folk-like vocal delivery from Annie helps this to weather well for me.....(although some may not agree).

I love this one Novella and Ashes Are Burning. Top stuff with a lot of musical integrity and invention.

1975's "Scheherazade And Other Stories" continues the winning streak of the great band Renaissance, who effortlessly tossed off one magnificent album after another during their 70's heyday. "Scheherazade" is a beautifully crafted album, expertly sung & played, filled with lush, orchestral progressive pop-rock that's guaranteed to sweep you away. There are only four pieces on the album, but they are all winners. "A Trip To The Fair" is a heavenly 11-minute dreamscape. "The Vultures Fly High" is a short but very effective prog-rocker. "Ocean Gypsy" is a gorgeous song, and one of the band's all-time classics. And then, of course, there's the 25-minute, nine-part epic, "Song Of Scheherazade," the band's magnum opus that reinterprets Rimsky-Korsokov's classical tale about the Sultan and the magical woman, Scheherazade, who ultimately wins his heart. With orchestral accompanyment by the London Symphony Orchestra, the band perform this opus with tremendous power and beauty. Once again, the whole band shines throughout the album: Annie Haslam's magical singing voice, Michael Dunford's brilliant guitar-playing, Jon Camp's powerful basslines (and co-lead vocals on "Scheherazade"), John Tout's phenomenal keyboard work, and Terry Sullivan's incredible drumming. Long live Renaissance! "Scheherazade And Other Stories" is an outstanding album.

it seems Amazon isnt listing the 2006 remastered version (REP 5080)-german import-
and the sound is STUNNING.
It comes in a LP mini sleeve with a very nice insert.
No FBI logo, no UPC code on cover-they put love into this, one of 3 remasterings, and used a sticker on the outer cellophane wrapper instead.

I used to own 1001 Arabian Nights Vol. 1 during the 1990's and I lost the CD. I bought this one and Turn to replace it this year. If I am not mistaken, 1001 is a live CD and this is all studio music. I gave it a 4 star review because it seems like it belongs together with Turn on one set plus there are no extras or lyrics on the CD for the price. Still an all-time favorite for me, o my love.

I have been looking for this cd for a while.
I had the lp but haven't listened to it for years