The Soviet regime under Stalin imposed total control over the arts, creating an atmosphere of fear where ideologically questionable works could lead to severe consequences for artists.
Performer Biography
After emigrating to the United States in 1987, Vladimir Feltsman was warmly greeted at the White House and made his North American debut at Carnegie Hall.
Composer's Artistic Vision
All composers on this album were influenced to varying degrees by the music and artistic philosophy of Alexander Scriabin, a Russian composer known for his mystical and innovative works.
Performer Biography
Vladimir Feltsman, the pianist on this recording, was banned from public performance and had his recordings suppressed for eight years by the Soviet regime after he sought to emigrate.
Album & Artwork
This recording is titled 'Forgotten Russians' because the featured composers' works are rarely performed and their names are largely unknown outside specialist circles.
Historical Context
The early 20th century in Russia was a period of artistic renaissance, with rapid emergence of new movements like suprematism, abstractionism, and futurism across various art forms.
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