The music of Andrei Golovin (b. 1950, Moscow) lies in the Russian symphonic tradition downstream from Shostakovich and Boris Tchaikovsky. His music employs a somber...

The music of Andrei Golovin (b. 1950, Moscow) lies in the Russian symphonic tradition downstream from Shostakovich and Boris Tchaikovsky. His music employs a somber lyricism to conjure up images of vast open spaces but can also flare up in outbursts of considerable power. This CD presents a conspectus of almost four decades of compositions, ranging from his first symphony to his most recent. This is the first appearance of any of Mr. Golovin's music on any western label. These recordings also mark the first appearances of Messrs. Bereznitsky, Rudin and Levin on Toccata Classics.