Elena Firsova and Dmitri Smirnov were mentored by Edison Denisov, whose private, experimental works strayed from the expected styles of Soviet composers.
Interpretation
The Rudersdal Chamber Players are praised for their interpretive depth, stylistic versatility, and flawless ensemble playing, performing repertoire from baroque to contemporary music.
Historical Context
The denunciation of Elena Firsova and Dmitri Smirnov by the Union of Soviet Composers in 1979 led them to leave Russia and move to England in 1991.
Composer Biography
Elena Firsova and Dmitri Smirnov, the composers featured on this album, were a husband-and-wife team who met and fell in love while studying at the Moscow Conservatoire.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the DXD audio format (Digital eXtreme Definition, 352.8 kHz/32bit) using a Pyramix DAW system with HAPI preamps/converters.
Historical Context
Composers Elena Firsova and Dmitri Smirnov were among "The Seven" denounced by Tikhon Khrennikov, the powerful Secretary of the Union of Soviet Composers, in 1979 for their experimental music.
Performer Biography
The Rudersdal Chamber Players, the ensemble performing on this album, were founded in 2017 at the suggestion of Russian-American composer Lera Auerbach.
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