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Georgi Mushel: Complete Organ Music / Benjamin Saunders
Brilliant Classics

Georgi Mushel: Complete Organ Music / Benjamin Saunders

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Details

Composer
MUSHEL, GEORGI
Artist
Benjamin Saunders
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Sep 24, 2013
Catalog #
BRI9279
UPC
5029365927925

About

This disc offers a selection of compositions by Georgi Alexandrovich Mushel, the former Professor of Composition at the Conservatory of Tashkent became one of the first true exponents of Uzbek music. Also a gifted painter, he found inspiration in many forms of art, including the architecture of Samarkand, the ancient Islamic city. The music of his Samarkand Suite represents the many different elements of the site, such as the Deserted Hills surrounding the city and the monuments shown in their full splendour thanks to the Rising Sun.

The disc also contains the Uzbekistan Suite, beginning with the beautiful Aria and ending with a sprightly Toccata, as well as the Six Pieces for organ, and Elegy -- originally written for piano. Benjamin Saunders is Director of Music at Leeds Cathedral; his performances have been praised by Organists' Review for their "spirit and commitment".

Other information:
- New recording (2012) on the Grand Organ of Leeds Cathedral, by its titular organist Benjamin Saunders.First and only complete recording of this body of music.
- Georgi Mushel (1909-1989) was an Uzbek composer and painter. His great love for his home country he expressed in his paintings and his compositions, which are inspired by the rich traditions and music of Uzbekistan. His music is picturesque, colourful and often exuberant in its vivid depiction of nature and folklore.
- The Toccata from the Uzbekistan Suite is a popular showcase of organ virtuosity, and is played in its original version, a vibrant celebration of Soviet happiness and optimism!
- Contains notes on the composer and works.

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. 1 I. Qasida to the Master Builders of Ancient Samarkand 04:23
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Qasida to the Master Builders of Ancient Samarkand
    Duration
    04:23
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  2. 2 II. On the Deserted Hills of Afrasiyab 06:50
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. On the Deserted Hills of Afrasiyab
    Duration
    06:50
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  3. 3 III. The Flowering River Valley of the Zeravshan 03:12
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. The Flowering River Valley of the Zeravshan
    Duration
    03:12
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  4. 4 IV. In the Twilight of the Shakhi Zinda Necropolis 04:57
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. In the Twilight of the Shakhi Zinda Necropolis
    Duration
    04:57
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  5. 5 V. Samarkand in the Light of the Rising Sun 05:26
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Samarkand in the Light of the Rising Sun
    Duration
    05:26
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  6. 6 Elegy 04:48
    Track
    6
    Title
    Elegy
    Duration
    04:48
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  7. 7 No. 1. In Memory of Navoi 07:42
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 1. In Memory of Navoi
    Duration
    07:42
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  8. 8 No. 2. Nocturne 03:30
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 2. Nocturne
    Duration
    03:30
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  9. 9 No. 3. Intermezzo 02:30
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 3. Intermezzo
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  10. 10 No. 4. Improvisation on an Uzbek folk theme 06:04
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 4. Improvisation on an Uzbek folk theme
    Duration
    06:04
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  11. 11 No. 5. Prelude 04:20
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 5. Prelude
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  12. 12 No. 6. Fugue 04:53
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 6. Fugue
    Duration
    04:53
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  13. 13 I. Aria 06:24
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Aria
    Duration
    06:24
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  14. 14 II. Toccata 05:17
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Toccata
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders
  15. 15 III. Fugue 05:39
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Fugue
    Duration
    05:39
    Composer
    Georgy Mushel
    Performer
    Benjamin Saunders