Nurie Chung, another violinist on this album, was awarded Second Prize at the 2021 Premio Paganini International Violin Competition in Genoa, Italy, at the age of 16.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alexey Shor's compositional style includes neo-Classical leanings and a strong emphasis on melodies and traditional harmony, along with an expressive and narrative-driven approach.
Composer Biography
Alexey Shor, the composer, was born and raised in Ukraine and later left the Soviet Union to study mathematics in the United States, where he currently spends most of his time.
Performer Biography
Valeriy Sokolov, one of the violinists on this album, is a Ukrainian violinist who won the George Enescu International Violin Competition.
Performer Biography
Kyiv Virtuosi, the orchestra on this recording, is a youthful ensemble based in the capital of Ukraine, known for bringing Western music to Ukrainian audiences and collaborating with contemporary composers.
Performer Biography
Marc Bouchkov, the third violinist on this album, performs on a violin by Carlo and Michelangelo Bergonzi, on loan from Edwulstrad RMIC Ltd.
Composer Biography
Alexey Shor holds a PhD in mathematics in addition to his career as a composer.
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