James Kreiling, Liubov Ulybysheva – RISE · Revolutionary Russian Cello Music (2024) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

James Kreiling, Liubov Ulybysheva – RISE · Revolutionary Russian Cello Music (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:46:38 minutes | 2,67 GB | Genre: Classical
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Following the success of his solo release of the Complete Late Piano Music of Scriabin, James Kreiling returns to Odradek with cellist Liubov Ulybysheva in RISE, a recording of Russian music for cello and piano that represents revolutionary Russian voices whose music rose from the ruins of conflict to create powerful testimonies of hope and peace.Both these artists have a particular affinity with Russian music: alongside Kreiling’s Scriabin specialism, Ulybysheva is currently researching a PhD based around Weinberg. They also share a desire to bring overlooked composers into the public consciousness. This recording explores the connections between lesser-known composers who were a key part of the fabric of musical culture in Russia and the Soviet Union during two periods of great tension and conflict: the 1917 Revolution and the Second World War.

The Cello Sonata by Gretchaninov and Three Improvisations by Goedicke retain a strong influence of the 19th century, whereas Tcherepnin’s Sonata No. 1 is neoclassical and shares the rhythmic vigour and extremes of Shostakovich and Prokofiev, as well as folk melody and dance. Folk music also pervades Gnessin’s Theme and Variations, and Armenian-Soviet composer Khachaturian’s Piece and Reve. Prokofiev influenced Khrennikov’s Cello Sonata Op. 34 and Kabalevsky’s Rondo to the memory of Sergei Prokofiev, but Spanish folk styles find their way into Shchedrin’s In the Style of Albeniz. Shostakovich suffered terribly at the hands of the authorities and ballet The Limpid Stream, from which we hear the Adagio, was banned. Praise for James Kreiling on Odradek:

“Remarkably assured, beautifully shaped playing by Kreiling of Scriabin’s knotty, post-Romantic soundworld. Many highlights in this two-CD set, but the ‘Insect’ Tenth Sonata captivates.” BBC Music Magazine

“Kreiling’s recital… is well recorded and thoroughly idiomatic and deserves every success.” MusicWeb International

“With scrupulous attention to detail and an insightful approach to the music (James’s doctoral research focussed on the late piano sonatas), James captures the composer’s idiosyncrasies with a compelling naturalness and an acute sensitivity to the shifting moods and colours, combining muscularity and delicacy… Recommended.” Frances Wilson, The Cross-Eyed Pianist

Tracklist:

1-1. James Kreiling – Three Improvisations for Cello and Piano, Op. 27: I. Moderato (09:20)
1-2. James Kreiling – Three Improvisations for Cello and Piano, Op. 27: II. Allegro giusto (04:29)
1-3. James Kreiling – Three Improvisations for Cello and Piano, Op. 27: III. Adagio sostenuto (04:12)
1-4. James Kreiling – 3 Melodies – Characters from Pushkin’s ‘Stone Guest’, Op. 51: I. Don Giovanni (02:14)
1-5. James Kreiling – 3 Melodies – Characters from Pushkin’s ‘Stone Guest’, Op. 51: II. Donna Anna (02:43)
1-6. James Kreiling – 3 Melodies – Characters from Pushkin’s ‘Stone Guest’, Op. 51: III. Laura (01:35)
1-7. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 113: I. Mesto – Allegro agitato (06:34)
1-8. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 113: II. Menuetto tragico. Minaccioso (05:50)
1-9. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 113: III. Finale. Allegro – Allegro molto (08:20)
1-10. James Kreiling – Two Pieces for Cello and Piano: I. Pièce (08:41)
1-11. James Kreiling – Two Pieces for Cello and Piano: II. Rêve (07:41)
1-12. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1, Op. 29: I. Allegro (04:34)
1-13. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1, Op. 29: II. Cadenza (04:47)
1-14. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1, Op. 29: III. Allegretto (03:47)
2-1. James Kreiling – Theme and Variations for Cello and Piano, Op. 67 (13:34)
2-2. James Kreiling – Four Songs and Dances for Cello and Piano, Op. 84: I. Georgian Song (03:51)
2-3. James Kreiling – Four Songs and Dances for Cello and Piano, Op. 84: II. Tartar Dance (01:28)
2-4. James Kreiling – Four Songs and Dances for Cello and Piano, Op. 84: III. Russian Song (03:46)
2-5. James Kreiling – Four Songs and Dances for Cello and Piano, Op. 84: IV. Kazakh Dance (03:37)
2-6. James Kreiling – Rondo in memory of Prokofiev, Op. 79 (10:03)
2-7. James Kreiling – Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 63: I. Moderato (06:50)
2-8. James Kreiling – Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 63: II. Andante (08:35)
2-9. James Kreiling – Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 63: III. Allegro (06:37)
2-10. James Kreiling – Two Pieces from the Ballet Suite No. 2: I. Adagio (Arr. by Lev Atomyan) (06:42)
2-11. James Kreiling – Two Pieces from the Ballet Suite No. 2: II. Springtime Waltz (Arr. by Lev Atomyan) (01:58)
2-12. James Kreiling – In the Style of Albéniz (03:53)
2-13. James Kreiling – Quadrille from the opera ‘Not Love Alone’ (Arr. by Grigory Singer) (06:52)
2-14. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 34: I. Andantino maestoso (04:52)
2-15. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 34: II. Andante molto espressivo (04:53)
2-16. James Kreiling – Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 34: III. Allegro con fuoco (04:20)

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