Alexander Gadjiev Plays Sergei Prokofiev, Alexander & Nikolai Tcherepnin

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Alexander Gadjiev
Sergei Prokofiev
Alexander Tcherepnin
Nikolai Tcherepnin

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Composer's Artistic Vision

The music on this album evokes a 'dark meditation,' reflecting the atmosphere of the early 20th century and the cultural milieu of Symbolism.

Album & Artwork

The album features brief pieces from short anthologies or collections, creating a journey without a strict chronology.

Album & Artwork

The album's original working title, 'The Bark of Yearning,' came from a poem by Konstantin Balmont, which Prokofiev also used to title his 'Visions fugitives.'

Composer Biography

Alexander Tcherepnin, Nikolai's son and also a composer on this album, traveled extensively and incorporated diverse cultural influences, including from his Chinese wife, into his music.

Composer Biography

Nikolai Tcherepnin, a composer and conductor featured on this album, was Prokofiev's conducting teacher, and Prokofiev praised his works.

Performer Biography

Pianist Alexander Gadjiev won Second Prize and the 'Krystian Zimerman Prize' at the 2021 Chopin Competition in Warsaw.

Performer Biography

Alexander Gadjiev was selected for BBC Radio 3's 'New Generation Artists' series in 2019, which led to recordings and performances with BBC orchestras.