Myaskovsky's symphonies often alternated between outgoing, affirmative works and those with an introspective and fatalistic quality.
Historical Context
Myaskovsky, along with Shostakovich and Prokofiev, was condemned by Andrey Zhdanov in 1948 for 'formalistic distortions and anti-democratic tendencies' in his music.
Composer Biography
Myaskovsky, the composer, joined the Red Army in 1917 and later became a professor of composition at the Moscow Conservatory, influencing composers like Khachaturian and Kabalevsky.
Composer Biography
Nikolay Myaskovsky, the composer, was educated at military schools and served in the army before resigning in 1907 to pursue music.
Performer Biography
Alexander Rudin, the conductor, is a multifaceted musician who is also a cellist, pianist, harpsichordist, and professor at the Moscow Conservatory.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in May 2018 at the Philharmonic Hall in Yekaterinburg, Russia, with Yuri Serov as the producer.
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