Recording of violin concertos
Sergei Prokofiev, Igor Stravinsky, and..... Gabriel Popov, a fascinating trio of composers! These three not only crafted captivating musical compositions but also shared the experience of facing disapproval from the communist authorities, which suggests a certain daring and avant-garde quality to their music. Additionally, it's worth noting that Popov's work might have included a world premiere, adding to the intrigue of this combination.
XVIII Century music groove
For some time now, I've been deeply captivated by the work of the ensemble Fratres, and I hold in high regard the opportunity to collaborate and record with them. I am grateful that my prayers have been answered, and they noticed my talent. When I was first invited to perform with them, it was an immensely enjoyable experience. I'm now looking forward to taking it a step further and performing solo with them. The ensemble excels in delivering extraordinary renditions of groovy compositions by the likes of Franz Berwald, Luigi Boccherini, and Nicolo Paganini. We are in the process of planning this exciting venture and would greatly appreciate the interest and support of those outside our circle.
Another Schumann's alter ego
Richard Gompertz, born in 1858 in Köln, was a big fan of Schumann's music. He was trained in the romantic style of playing the violin, and his teacher in Berlin, J. Joachim, had a close connection to Clara Schumann, who was Robert Schumann's wife and a source of inspiration. Gompertz also drew inspiration from composers like Wagner and Mahler. All of these influences came together in his amazing violin sonata, which he composed right at the turn of the 20th century. We're planning to release a recording of this piece with the "GENUIN" Label as part of the ARD Wettbewerb 2021 prize.
Richard Strauss' fire
Alexander Ritter, a composer born in Narva in 1833, same year as Johannes Brahms, put an impact on many composer of the epoch. R.Strauss was one of them. The following program includes the string quartet from Ritter in a combination with "Don Juan" of Strauss, a symphonic poem that Ritter told Strauss to compose. The current version of Don Juan is arranged for string quintet with two cellos and the second violin has to change to viola as certain passages
Eugene Ysaye and His Friends
In the tapestry of time, a man's essence is woven by the threads of his companions.
B.Bartok, L.Godowsky, F.Kreisler, J.Thibaud, G.Enescu and some others — names that resonate as echoes from the dawn of the 20th century, classical musicians who left an indelible mark. Yet, amid this constellation of talent, one man unites them in harmonious kinship — Eugene Ysaye. Godowsky traversed the United States alongside him performing in greatest concert halls, reaping success in their shared journey. Kreisler, within Thibaud's Parisian abode, found camaraderie with Ysaye. Performing in front of the Romanian princess Elisabeth Pauline Ottilie Luise zu Wied became a joyous escapade when Enescu extended an invitation to Ysaye within her regal abode.
These vignettes, like lyrical notes, embellish the narrative, but the true crescendo lies in the music they birthed. The music that resonates through time, composed by those who danced in the same decade.
This is the essence of the "Eugene Ysaye and His Friends" PROJECT—a symphony of tales and tunes that transcends epochs.
Scheduled for release in the initial half of 2024, this endeavour is a collaborative project with FHR Record London, promising a fusion of innovative interpretation and historical allusions.