Kerem: Symphony No. 3, 'For the Victims of Communism' - Lamento - String Sextet
5/28/2013, 5 Tracks, 1:05:16
Featuring
Mikk Murdvee
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Tallinna Kammerorkester
Tallinn Ensemble
Mihkel Kerem
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Composition History
Mihkel Kerem's Symphony No. 3 is dedicated to the victims of Communism, inspired by reading Dmitry Shostakovich's Testimony.
Compositional Technique
For his Symphony No. 3, Mihkel Kerem adopted the musical style of Dmitri Shostakovich to convey the 'story' of the Soviet Union.
Performer Biography
Mikk Murdvee, a violinist and conductor, has been a champion of Mihkel Kerem's music, initiating and premiering many of his works.
Composer Biography
Mihkel Kerem, the composer, was born in 1981 in Tallinn into a family of musicians and began studying violin at age six.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The three works on this album—Symphony No. 3, Lamento, and String Sextet—are based on the idea of representing human emotions in music.
Recording & Production
The Tallinn Ensemble, featured on the String Sextet, was founded specifically for this recording, with plans for future recordings with Toccata Classics.
Composition History
Mihkel Kerem's String Sextet was conceived as a 'prequel' to Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht, exploring the woman's fears the night before.
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