State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”
Sergey Akhunov
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Composition History
Sergey Akhunov's Cello Concerto 'Actus tragicus' was commissioned by the Moscow International Festival VIVACELLO.
Compositional Technique
The central third movement, 'Ja, komm, Herr Jesu, komm!', is the core of Sergey Akhunov's Cello Concerto 'Actus tragicus' and features a special, unique theme.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Sergey Akhunov was inspired to write his 'own' Actus tragicus by the bright, almost joyful nature of Bach's original cantata and its attitude towards death.
Recording & Production
This recording of Sergey Akhunov's Cello Concerto 'Actus tragicus' was made in June 2023 at Mosfilm Studio.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sergey Akhunov's Cello Concerto 'Actus tragicus' takes its movement titles from the same biblical and Martin Luther texts used in J.S. Bach's Cantata BWV 106, also known as 'Actus tragicus'.
Compositional Technique
Sergey Akhunov's Cello Concerto 'Actus tragicus' follows a chiastic form, where movements 1 and 5, and 2 and 4, are based on the same musical themes.
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