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Ukrainian Masters - Bortkiewicz, Kosenko, & Skoryk: Violin Sonatas / Ivakhiv, Beck
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Ukrainian Masters - Bortkiewicz, Kosenko, & Skoryk: Violin Sonatas / Ivakhiv, Beck

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Composer
Sergei Bortkiewicz, Viktor Kosenko, Myroslav Skoryk
Artist
Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Feb 23, 2024
Catalog #
8579146
UPC
747313914678

About

The three violin sonatas by Bortkiewicz, Kosenko and Skoryk featured on this album transcend the cultural upheavals from which these three Ukrainian composers emerged. Performed by Ukrainian violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv and the American pianist Steven Beck. Kosenko’s Violin Sonata in A minor is a world premiere recording.

REVIEW:

These are expectedly committed performances throughout. Ivakhiv has an excellent accompanist in Beck who is put through a variety of musical paces. The pieces here require a great deal of virtuosic display as well as careful interaction for shaping of phrases. Both musicians are on the same page here interpretively and these gestures come across well here. Ivakihiv has a rich sound in her lower register here and the virtuosic aspects of the pieces are handled beautifully as well. There is a great sense of energy throughout that enhances the intensity of the performances. The album is worth tracking down for exploring rarer repertoire that is given its due here. The acoustic adds to the warmth of the recording as well with the instruments set well within the overall sound picture.

-- SAKENNEDYMUSIC (Steven Kennedy)

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 09:24
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    09:24
    Composer
    Viktor Stepanovych Kosenko
    Performer
    Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck
  2. 2 II. Andantino semplice 08:06
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andantino semplice
    Duration
    08:06
    Composer
    Viktor Stepanovych Kosenko
    Performer
    Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck
  3. 3 I. The Word: Moderato con moto 05:15
    Track
    3
    Title
    I. The Word: Moderato con moto
    Duration
    05:15
    Composer
    Myroslav Skoryk
    Performer
    Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck
  4. 4 II. Aria: Andante con moto 05:56
    Track
    4
    Title
    II. Aria: Andante con moto
    Duration
    05:56
    Composer
    Myroslav Skoryk
    Performer
    Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck
  5. 5 III. Burlesque: Vivo 03:40
    Track
    5
    Title
    III. Burlesque: Vivo
    Duration
    03:40
    Composer
    Myroslav Skoryk
    Performer
    Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck
  6. 6 I. Sostenuto - Allegro drammatico 10:22
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Sostenuto - Allegro drammatico
    Duration
    10:22
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck
  7. 7 II. Andante 07:24
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    07:24
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck
  8. 8 III. Allegro vivace e con brio 07:30
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Allegro vivace e con brio
    Duration
    07:30
    Composer
    Sergei Bortkiewicz
    Performer
    Solomiya Ivakhiv, Steven Beck