Lyapunov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 - Rhapsody on Ukrainian Themes
6/14/2011, 3 Tracks, 58:18
Featuring
Dmitry Yablonsky
Shorena Tsintsabadze
Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
Sergei Lyapunov
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Composer Biography
Sergey Lyapunov, the composer, was the son of a mathematician and astronomer, and received his early music lessons from his mother.
Performer Biography
Shorena Tsintsabadze, the pianist, is a prize-winner of several international competitions, including the Ibla Grand Prize in Italy.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Studio 5, Russian State TV and Radio Company KULTURA, Moscow, Russia, from March 2-6, 2008.
Composer Biography
Lyapunov studied composition at the Moscow Conservatory with Sergey Taneyev and briefly with Tchaikovsky, and piano with Liszt's pupil, Klindworth.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lyapunov was closely associated with Mily Balakirev, the self-appointed leader of the Russian nationalist group of composers, which influenced his musical direction.
Composer Biography
In 1893, Lyapunov, along with Balakirev and Lyadov, was commissioned to collect folk-songs, resulting in a collection of three hundred songs.
Performer Biography
Dmitry Yablonsky, the conductor, made his orchestral debut as a cellist and conductor at age nine with Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major.
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