Sofia Gubaidulina's album "Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Bayan & Rejoice! for Violin and Cello" is a captivating exploration of avant-garde and minimalist music, released on January 1, 2018, under the Orfeo label. This album features six tracks, spanning a total duration of one hour and one minute, showcasing Gubaidulina's mastery of complex orchestral arrangements and her unique compositional style.
The album opens with the "Triple Concerto," a work scored for a large orchestra with multiple winds, brass, strings, timpani, and extensive percussion. This piece, premiered in 2017 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is a testament to Gubaidulina's ability to create intricate and dynamic musical landscapes. The concerto is performed by the talented Baiba Skride on violin, Harriet Krijgh on cello, and Elsbeth Moser on bayan, with Andrew Manze conducting the NDR Radiophilharmonie.
Following the "Triple Concerto," the album presents "Rejoice!," a five-movement work for violin and cello. Each movement, titled "Your Joy No One Will Take Away from You," "Rejoice with Joy," "Rejoice Rabbi," "And He Returned to His Own Abode," and "Heed Thyself," offers a distinct emotional and musical journey. This piece highlights the expressive capabilities of the violin and cello, performed with sensitivity and virtuosity by Skride and Krijgh.
Recorded in April 2018 at the Großer Sendesaal des NDR Landesfunkhauses Niedersachsen RBB, this album captures the essence of Gubaidulina's innovative compositions. It is a must-listen for fans of contemporary classical music, offering a rich and immersive experience that showcases the collaborative brilliance of the performers and the composer's visionary approach to music.
