Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, known for his ballets and dramatic orchestral works, also composed highly refined elegies for string orchestra, revealing another side of his musical personality.
Composition History
Glazunov's Concerto in E flat major for alto saxophone and strings Op.109 was written in 1934 for renowned saxophonist Sigurd Manfred Raschèr, who requested it after hearing Glazunov's Saxophone Quartet.
Composer Biography
Alexander Glazunov, a Russian composer, acted as a bridge between various musical trends in late-19th-century Russia, despite the prominence of 'The Five' group of composers.
Composer's Artistic Vision
This album explores a delicate sonic world where silence is as important as sound, marked by pianissimi and a veiled, restrained melancholy.
Performer Biography
Roma Tre Orchestra is the first university orchestra established in Lazio, founded in 2005 to promote dedication, excellence, and the spreading of great music, especially among the younger generation.
Performer Biography
Jacopo Taddei, the saxophonist on this album, was named 'Sax hero' by Corriere della Sera for his brilliant technique and has won 26 first prizes in international competitions.
Composer Biography
Alexander Borodin, a composer and chemist, divided his life between music and his role as a professor of chemistry at the Medical-Surgical Academy of St Petersburg.
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