Sofja Gulbadamova - Hungarian Melody - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Of the works Ernst von Dohnányi wrote for the stage, only his ballet pantomime The Veil of Pierrette received any particular acclaim. His concert music, meanwhile, was much more warmly received. With this already sixth recording of his late romantical, sensual music, deeply rooted in the Austro-German classical tradition, Capriccio presents three of his concerts. Apart from two piano concertos and two violin concertos, Ernst von Dohnányi wrote three more, which are concertos in all but name Variations (for piano and orchestra), Concertino (for harp and chamber orchestra), and Konzertstück (for cello and orchestra); the names subtly hinting at their specific character.

Many of the works on this recording are declarations of love; for example the infinitely heartfelt SerenadeInch by Edward Elgar which was a gift from the composer to his wife on their third wedding anniversary, and had it's premiere in Antwerp in 1896. Likewise, the song InchJeg elsker digInch (I love you) was composed by Edvard Grieg for his beloved wife, the singer Nina Hagerup. I was, however, much more inspired by the all-embracing concept of love and with the contemplation and feelings that arise when listening to this music. The most sublime expression of this is probably InchDu bist die RuhInch (You are repose) by Franz Schubert - one of those works which, regardless of it's length, and with it's mood of almost religious contemplation, it's elevated gratitude and ensouled intimacy, is able to transfigure earthly existence into eternal bliss. It is among the most poignant works that a composer's pen has ever produced. Naturally the selected repertoire is, in a veiled form, also an exploration of - and immersion in - my own roots; a manifestation of my identity.Inch (Sofja Gülbadamova)

This 2-album set presents the Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie, led by Jan Michael Horstmann, performing works by previously ostracized composers. The Lichterfeld Foundation of Petra and Ralph-Robert Lichterfeld is committed to ensuring that works by composers who were ostracized find their place in current concert programming. Their project InchEchoSporeInch lists registers of these composers, yet today many people are unaware of them. To ensure that the rediscovery of these hidden musical gems is not left to a single concert experience, the Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie has added works by previously InchostracizedInch composers to each of it's InchFestliche cammerphilharmonische ConcerteInch (Festive Chamber Philharmonic Concerts).