Igor Frolov, a Soviet violin professor at the Moscow Conservatory, had no formal training as a composer but enjoyed incorporating jazz into his works.
Composer Biography
Igor Frolov, born into a musical family, studied violin with prominent teachers like David Oistrakh and was a laureate of several international violin competitions.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Conservatoire Hall at North West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa, and was supported by the university and the National Research Foundation.
Performer Biography
Albie van Schalkwyk, the pianist, is a leading chamber musician and collaborative pianist in South Africa, who also worked as a music producer for the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
Performer Biography
Piet Koornhof, the violinist on this album, made his concert debut at age nine and twice represented South Africa as a soloist with the National Youth Orchestra.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Igor Frolov's works, including several for two violins and piano, often contain a large dose of whimsy, which may have been therapeutic in the Soviet atmosphere.
Composition History
Igor Frolov once composed an encore, the 'Swedish Farewell Waltz' by Serge Gais, on the spot for a concert in Sweden, unaware that the melody fragment he used was a popular Swedish song.
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