Leon Gurvitch's technically demanding music defies clear genre categorization, drawing influences from classical, Russian folklore, Latin American, Oriental music, and jazz.
Composition History
The piano cycle 'Musique Mélancolique' was composed by Leon Gurvitch during the pandemic, a time when the creative life of many musicians collapsed and melancholy set in.
Performer Biography
Leon Gurvitch is a composer, pianist, and conductor whose influences range from classical composers like Shostakovich and Stravinsky to jazz artists like Keith Jarrett and Astor Piazzolla.
Performer Biography
Leon Gurvitch, who had to leave Belarus due to political reasons, came to Germany as a refugee in 2001 and later performed his own works in a sold-out Carnegie Hall in New York.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Leon Gurvitch, the composer and pianist, believes that his music is about profound feelings and emotions, even though melody and harmony are often not a priority for contemporary composers.
Recording & Production
This album, 'Musique Mélancolique', is a world premiere recording of Leon Gurvitch's compositions, marking his first album to feature solely his own works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Leon Gurvitch always writes his compositions with pencil and paper, feeling, singing, living, and playing each note countless times before committing them to a recording.
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