Despite official disapproval, conductor Natan Rakhlin defiantly performed Lyatoshynsky's Symphony No. 3 at an open rehearsal in 1951, receiving a triumphant reception.
Composer Biography
Boris Mykolayovych Lyatoshynsky, a pupil of Reinhold Glière at the Kiev Conservatory, became the most significant Ukrainian composer in the mid-20th century, laying the foundations of modern music in his country.
Composition History
Lyatoshynsky's Symphony No. 3 was initially deemed anti-Soviet by authorities in 1951, leading to its removal from a premiere program.
Performer Biography
Kirill Karabits, the conductor on this album, is the son of Dr. Maryana Kopytsya, who is the leading Ukrainian authority on Lyatoshynsky's music.
Compositional Technique
The Third Symphony's melodic conception is predominantly monothematic, with musical ideas originating from the slow introduction of the first movement.
Historical Context
Lyatoshynsky's music, like that of Shostakovich and Prokofiev, was influenced by the political necessity of adhering to Soviet state dogma, especially after World War II.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lyatoshynsky considered himself a national composer, stating that a composer whose voice does not reflect the heart of the nation has no value.
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