Grigori Frid's music, like that of his younger contemporaries such as Edison Denisov, Sofia Gubaidulina, and Alfred Schnittke, balances the great Russian tradition with modern, international trends, resulting in a 'polystylistic' approach.
Performer Biography
Isabelle van Keulen, the violist and violinist, won the 'Eurovision Young Musician of the Year' competition at just 17 years old, launching her international career.
Performer Biography
Ruben Gazarian, the conductor, was unanimously elected Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn for 16 years, from 2002 to 2018.
Composition History
Grigori Frid founded the 'Moscow Youth Music Club' in 1965, providing a platform for composers like Edison Denisov, Sofia Gubaidulina, and Alfred Schnittke to present works that sometimes defied official 'Socialist Realism'.
Performer Biography
Isabelle van Keulen, the violist and violinist, has a long-standing duo partnership with pianist Ronald Bräutigam, with whom she has recorded six CDs over 30 years.
Performer Biography
Oliver Triendl, the pianist, has established himself as a versatile artist with approximately 100 CD recordings, advocating for both rare classical repertoire and contemporary works.
Composer Biography
Grigori Frid, the composer, experienced the Stalin regime's purges as a teenager, leading to the murder of several relatives and his father's deportation to Siberia for forced labor.
