N. Tcherepnin: Japanese Lyrics, Oceanic Suite, & Fairy Tales
3/25/2014, 29 Tracks, 1:19:16
Featuring
Elena Mindlina
David Witten
Nikolai Tcherepnin
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Compositional Technique
Tcherepnin frequently used a two-note 'sigh' motive, an expressive device also employed by Mozart, Chopin, and Schubert, to create moments of beauty and sadness.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tcherepnin, like his teachers Rimsky-Korsakov and Lyadov, was inspired by Russian folklore, art, mythology, and fairy tales throughout his career.
Composer Biography
Nikolai Tcherepnin served as Principal Conductor for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, featuring his own ballets like 'Le Pavillon d'Armide' and 'Narcisse et Echo'.
Composer Biography
Nikolai Tcherepnin is part of a dynasty of composers, including his son Alexander and grandsons Serge and Ivan, with Ivan winning the prestigious Grawemeyer Award.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tcherepnin's vocal music, including over ninety songs, evolved from a late-Romantic idiom to more modernist styles, reflecting his musical development.
Composer Biography
Nikolai Tcherepnin, a Russian composer, conductor, and teacher, studied with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov at the St Petersburg Conservatoire.
Recording & Production
This album features first recordings of Nikolai Tcherepnin's songs, made possible by the generous support of the Tcherepnin Society.
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