Artyomov: A Sonata of Meditations, A Garland of Recitations & Totem
1/18/2019, 6 Tracks, 1:09:33
Featuring
Virko Baley
Vladimir Pakulichev
Anatoly Lyubimov
Lev Mikhailov
Valeri Popov
Mark Pekarsky's Percussion Ensemble
Moscow State Symphony Orchestra
Vyacheslav Petrovich Artyomov
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Composer Biography
Vyacheslav Artyomov, the composer, initially wished to be a physicist but ultimately focused on music.
Performer Biography
The Mark Pekarsky Percussion Ensemble, founded in 1976, is Russia's only permanent percussion ensemble.
Compositional Technique
Artyomov's 'A Garland of Recitations' features an original structure where each of the four wind instruments has its own 'recitation' against sustained 'chords'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Artyomov's music is deeply inspired by his Christian faith, leading him to address profound themes in his compositions.
Historical Context
Artyomov was blacklisted as one of the 'Khrennikov's Seven' by the Union of Composers for participating in Western festivals, which led to a ban on his performances and publications in the USSR.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a series of reissues by Divine Art of Artyomov's music previously released by Melodiya and Bohème.
Composition History
Artyomov's 'Totem' was the first composition written for the Mark Pekarsky Percussion Ensemble, which was founded in 1976.
