Alexander Chaushian - Armenian Rhapsody - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Frank Bridge' reputation as the teacher of his most famous student, Benjamin Britten, has long hindered appreciation of his own impeccably crafted music.

Memorable melodies and a descriptive sense of place mark out Alexey Shor's two concertos. The Cello Concerto juxtaposes styles across the epochs in pursuit of a unique 'musical pilgrimage', while in the Violin Concerto No. 3 his focus is on 'seasonal' Manhattan, as he adds a contemporary vision to the historical precedents set by Vivaldi and Piazzolla. Phoenix is a rhapsodic fantasy, lyrical and full of variation, which evokes a sense of renewal and transformation, while Schubertango offers a celebration of playful contrasts.

Alexander Chaushian - Cello Sonatas [COMPACT DISCS] date 11/27/2007