Ratimir Martinović, the pianist on this recording, performed a demanding program of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Prokofiev in one night for his 1999 graduation recital.
Recording & Production
This album presents the world premiere recordings of the complete piano works by Vasilije Mokranjac, a Serbian composer.
Composer Biography
Vasilije Mokranjac belonged to a prominent Serbian musical dynasty, and his first solo piano pieces were written when he was 22.
Performer Biography
Pianist Ratimir Martinović, who performs on this album, is the founder and director of the KotorArt Festival in his hometown of Kotor, Montenegro.
Composer Biography
Vasilije Mokranjac (1923-1984) tragically took his own life on May 27, 1984.
Composition History
After composing the Suite 'Fragments' in 1955-56, Mokranjac did not write any solo piano works for 17 years, focusing instead on symphonic, film, theatre, and radio works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vasilije Mokranjac's three creative periods show a journey from neo-Romanticism to neo-expressionism, with a return to piano works in his final phase.
