Karayev's Symphony No. 1 in B minor (1943) was one of the earliest significant contributions to the symphonic medium by anyone in the South Caucasus region.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Karayev imbued his compositions with the harmonies and melodic characteristics of Azerbaijani music, particularly the oriental intervals from mugam, a highly improvisatory folk music form.
Compositional Technique
Karayev's Violin Concerto, written in 1967, features serial techniques, making him one of the earliest composers in the Soviet Union to adopt this compositional method.
Composer Biography
Kara Karayev, an Azerbaijani composer, was a prominent 20th-century figure in Azerbaijani music and the first from his country to achieve international success.
Composer Biography
Kara Karayev studied composition with Dmitry Shostakovich at the Moscow State Conservatoire, who remained a lifelong friend and staunch supporter of his music.
Composition History
After meeting Igor Stravinsky in 1961 during a visit to the United States, Karayev's musical style shifted, leading him to incorporate serialism into works like his Violin Concerto.
Performer Biography
Janna Gandelman, the violinist on this album, plays a J.B. Guadagnini violin generously loaned by the Yehuda Zisapel Foundation.
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