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Music and Arts Programs of America

A Romantic from Kharkiv - Music of Sergei Bortkiewicz

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Composer
Sergei Bortkiewicz
Artist
Anna Shelest, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Format
CD
Label
Music and Arts Programs of America
Released
Oct 31, 2025
Catalog #
MA-1313
UPC
017685131325

About

... Romanticism is not the bloodless intellectual commitment to a program, but the expression of my most profound mind and soul." Sergei Bortkiewicz This deeply personal attitude toward Romanticism encapsulates the artistic philosophy that sustained Ukrainian composer Sergei Bortkiewicz (1877-1952) through the turbulent tides of the early 20th century: the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the unrelenting horrors of the Second World War. Anchored in a deep sense of nostalgia, his works evoke a world imbued with dreams and elegance a stark contrast to the chaos that surrounded him. The composer's life and career reflect the multiethnic, multilingual, and politically complex tapestries of Ukraine during his time. This album is dedicated to the city of Kharkiv the hometown of both the composer and the pianist featured on this recording. Hailed by The New York Times as a pianist of a fiery sensibility and warm touch, Anna Shelest continues her collaboration with the legendary conductor Neeme Jarvi with this release. Their previous recordings featuring the complete works for piano and orchestra by Anton Rubinstein have been praised by Gramophone Magazine for their "... power and agility... effortless effect... nuanced and incisive all around.

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. 1 I. Lento - Allegro deciso 14:38
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Lento - Allegro deciso
    Duration
    14:38
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
    Ensemble
    Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Neeme Järvi
  2. 2 II. Andante sostenuto 06:14
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante sostenuto
    Duration
    06:14
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
    Ensemble
    Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Neeme Järvi
  3. 3 III. Molto vivace e con brio 11:18
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Molto vivace e con brio
    Duration
    11:18
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
    Ensemble
    Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Neeme Järvi
  4. 4 Lamentations et Consolations, Op. 17: No. 1. Lamentation in D Minor 04:21
    Track
    4
    Title
    Lamentations et Consolations, Op. 17: No. 1. Lamentation in D Minor
    Duration
    04:21
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  5. 5 3 Morceaux, Op. 24: No. 1. Nocturne in E-Flat Major, "Diana" 05:50
    Track
    5
    Title
    3 Morceaux, Op. 24: No. 1. Nocturne in E-Flat Major, "Diana"
    Duration
    05:50
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  6. 6 I. Caliph Haroun-al-Raschid 01:45
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Caliph Haroun-al-Raschid
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  7. 7 II. The story of the poor Fisherman 03:07
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. The story of the poor Fisherman
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  8. 8 III. Dance of the young Girls 01:51
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Dance of the young Girls
    Duration
    01:51
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  9. 9 IV. Oriental Dance 02:47
    Track
    9
    Title
    IV. Oriental Dance
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  10. 10 V. The enchanted Castle 02:08
    Track
    10
    Title
    V. The enchanted Castle
    Duration
    02:08
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  11. 11 VI. Zobeïde 04:28
    Track
    11
    Title
    VI. Zobeïde
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  12. 12 VII. Dream Dance 03:28
    Track
    12
    Title
    VII. Dream Dance
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  13. 13 VIII. Dance of the three sisters (Zobeide, Sophia and Amine) 02:02
    Track
    13
    Title
    VIII. Dance of the three sisters (Zobeide, Sophia and Amine)
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  14. 14 IX. Bacchanale 01:07
    Track
    14
    Title
    IX. Bacchanale
    Duration
    01:07
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest
  15. 15 X. The wicked magician escapes from the bottle 02:35
    Track
    15
    Title
    X. The wicked magician escapes from the bottle
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Anna Shelest