By the early 1930s, Stalin's regime had largely suppressed the Soviet avant-garde, a thrilling cultural movement that Mosolov's music embodies.
Composer Biography
Alexander Mosolov, the composer, fought in the Red Army during the Bolshevik Revolution and was twice awarded the Order of the Red Banner for heroism.
Composition History
The Harp Concerto's manuscript and parts were lost after its 1939 premiere of three movements, only to be rediscovered and restored by conductor Arthur Arnold for this recording.
Composition History
Mosolov's Symphony No. 5 was never performed during his lifetime and remained unpublished until 1991.
Performer Biography
Taylor Ann Fleshman, the harpist on this album, performed the world premiere of Mosolov's Harp Concerto with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra.
Historical Context
Mosolov was arrested in November 1937 for 'counter-revolutionary activities' and sentenced to eight years of forced labor, though his sentence was later commuted.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of both Mosolov's Symphony No. 5 and the complete Harp Concerto.
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