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Gubaidulina: Triple Concerto; Rejoice! / Manze, NDR Radiophilharmonie
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Details
- Composer
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Artist
- Sofia Gubaidulina
- Format
- CD
- Discs
- 1
- Label
- Orfeo
- Released
- Sep 06, 2024
- Catalog #
- ORF-C230121
- UPC
- 4011790230023
About
One of Gubaidulina's special merits is that at the end of the 1970s she discovered the sound characteristics and expressive possibilities of the bayan, a button accordion that had previously only been popular as a folk music instrument in Russia, and established it as an instrument of contemporary music through numerous inspired compositions. She was supported and accompanied in this endeavour by bayan performers such as Friedrich Lips in Moscow and the Swiss Elsbeth Moser, who taught in Hanover. The creation of the Triple Concerto for violin, cello and bayan can be traced back to a suggestion by Elsbeth Moser. For the five movements of the duo composition Rejoice! For violin and cello (1981), Gubaidulina chose various quotations from the writings of the Ukrainian 'travelling philosopher' Grigori Skoworoda (1722-1794), who called for poverty and self-deepening as a prerequisite for finding God. The composer explained: "The theme of my work is the metaphorical representation of the transition to another reality, expressed through the juxtaposition of normal sound and harmonics." Due to the unmistakable religious references it was not possible to premiere the work until 1988 and the premiere took place in Finland.
Critic reviews
“…the Triple Concerto is immediately identifiable as Gubaidulina. …The piece rewards repeated listening.”
MusicWeb International, Recording of the month, November 2024
“Baiba Skride and Harriet Krijgh are two sensitive artists who, with their subtle playing, formulate a profound approach to the always religiously based works, which the exquisite Bayan player Elsbeth Moser can join without compromise for the concerto.”
Pizzicato, 5 stars, September 2024
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“Gubaidulina fans have had to wait until now to experience on disc her Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Bayan.”
MusicWeb International, Nominee for recording of the year, December 2024
Tracklist 6 tracks
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1 Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Bayan 29:01
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Bayan
- Duration
- 29:01
- Composer
- Sofia Gubaidulina
- Performer
- Baiba Skride, Harriet Krijgh, Elsbeth Moser
- Ensemble
- NDR Radiophilharmonie
- Conductor
- Andrew Manze
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2 I. Your joy no one will take away from you (Eure Freude wird niemand von euch nehmen) 03:25
- Track
- 2
- Title
- I. Your joy no one will take away from you (Eure Freude wird niemand von euch nehmen)
- Duration
- 03:25
- Composer
- Sofia Gubaidulina
- Performer
- Baiba Skride, Harriet Krijgh
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3 II. Rejoice with joy (Freuet euch der Freude) 04:33
- Track
- 3
- Title
- II. Rejoice with joy (Freuet euch der Freude)
- Duration
- 04:33
- Composer
- Sofia Gubaidulina
- Performer
- Baiba Skride, Harriet Krijgh
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4 III. Rejoice, Ravvi (Freue dich, Rabbi) 11:17
- Track
- 4
- Title
- III. Rejoice, Ravvi (Freue dich, Rabbi)
- Duration
- 11:17
- Composer
- Sofia Gubaidulina
- Performer
- Baiba Skride, Harriet Krijgh
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5 IV. And he returned to his own abode (Nun ist er in sein Haus zurückgekehrt) 06:49
- Track
- 5
- Title
- IV. And he returned to his own abode (Nun ist er in sein Haus zurückgekehrt)
- Duration
- 06:49
- Composer
- Sofia Gubaidulina
- Performer
- Baiba Skride, Harriet Krijgh
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6 V. Heed thyself (Hör auf dich selbst) 05:23
- Track
- 6
- Title
- V. Heed thyself (Hör auf dich selbst)
- Duration
- 05:23
- Composer
- Sofia Gubaidulina
- Performer
- Baiba Skride, Harriet Krijgh