Ksenija Sidorova enjoys performing Piazzolla's Concerto for bandoneon on the accordion, especially as much of the solo part allows for improvisation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Astor Piazzolla, an Argentinian of Italian heritage, was a master of the bandoneon who brought classical sophistication to the folk and dance roots of his homeland with his nuevo tango style.
Composition History
Pietro Roffi's Nocturne, dedicated to Ksenija Sidorova, almost didn't make it onto the album because the message coincided with the birth of Sidorova's daughter and was nearly missed.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Piazzolla confessed that "in my story, angels and devils are always mixed," which is reflected in several of his pieces having either "angel" or "devil" in their titles.
Performer Biography
Ksenija Sidorova, praised for her "revelatory" performances and "breathtaking virtuosity," is a leading ambassador for the classical accordion.
Performer Biography
Ksenija Sidorova began playing the accordion at age six in her hometown of Riga, encouraged by her grandmother who was steeped in the folk tradition of accordion playing.
Recording & Production
The album was created during lockdown, making the music-making process particularly cathartic for Ksenija Sidorova and her collaborators.
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