Composer's Notebook 6
Narek Hakhnazaryan, Dmitry Yablonsky, Kyiv Virtuosi
- Label
- Naxos
- Catalogue number
- 8.579144
- EAN / barcode
- 747313914470
- Release date
- 5 December 2025
- Format
- Digital
- Type
- Album
More info
The two cello concertos on this album reveal both the lighter and darker sides of Alexey Shor's musical work. Concerto No. 2 was composed during the Covid-19 lockdown and displays, despite its exuberance and lively melodies, a deeply melancholic element that rarely appears in Shor's oeuvre. Cello Concerto No. 3 is a captivating, lyrical and harmonically rich addition to the repertoire. The charming "Humoresque" is an early work that bridges classical tradition and contemporary sensibility. Cellist Dmitry Yablonsky is a Grammy-nominated cellist and conductor. He has transcribed and arranged works for cello that have been published by International Music Company and Dover Publications. His colleague Narek Hakhnazaryan won first prize and the gold medal at age 22 at the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition. Hakhnazaryan received the Movses Khorenatsi Medal for outstanding achievements in culture and received a title in honor of outstanding artists of Armenia.
Tracklist
- 01 Cello Concerto no. 2: I. Maestoso – Allegro Deciso 11:13
- 02 Cello Concerto no. 2: II. Andante 08:11
- 03 Cello Concerto no. 2: III. Allegro 08:19
- 04 Cello Concerto no. 3: I. Allegro 09:19
- 05 Cello Concerto no. 3: II. Elegy. Lento – Più Mosso – Lento 08:39
- 06 Cello Concerto no. 3: III. Allegro 05:47
- 07 Humoresque 02:07
- 08 Two Songs for My Kids: No. 1. Lullaby for Mark 03:00
- 09 Two Songs for My Kids: No. 2. Natalie’s Waltz 02:46
Source: MusicBrainz
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