Kabalevsky's music is characterized by subtlety, refinement, and a joy of living, despite pages that can be violent or sarcastic.
Compositional Technique
A characteristic of Kabalevsky's compositional style is the '3 voices' writing, where the main theme is played alternately by the right and left hand, with simultaneous voices in the bass and treble.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kabalevsky was deeply attached to the cultural traditions and values of his native Russia, with Russian folklore inspiring many of his melodies.
Composer Biography
Dmitri Kabalevsky, the composer, has an "unfortunate reputation" for being an active member of the Communist Party and participating in the censorship of musical works, particularly those of Shostakovich.
Performer Biography
Christoph Deluze, the pianist, had a significant encounter with Dagobert Buchholz in Vienna, who transmitted to him the emotional richness needed to understand the Russian repertoire, having known Rachmaninoff, Khachaturian, Shostakovich, and Kabalevsky.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in July 2010 at the City Hall of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, using a Bösendorfer 280 piano.
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