The Concerto for Two Flutes and Orchestra was written in 2000 at the request of French flautist Patrick Gallois, to whom it is dedicated.
Composition History
The Concerto for Piano and Orchestra was commissioned by the Rotary Club of Adana in Turkey to celebrate the anniversary of the Turkish army.
Compositional Technique
The Concerto for Two Flutes and Orchestra features exotic scoring, including maracas, tambourine, and the tamburo bulgaro, a Bulgarian drum.
Compositional Technique
The Concerto for Piano and Orchestra is a virtuosic work scored for a large symphony orchestra, following the traditional three-movement structure of classical concertos.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Bilkent Concert Hall in Turkey from May 28th to June 2nd, 2005.
Composer Biography
Emil Tabakov, the composer of the works on this album, is Bulgarian-born and successfully combines the roles of conductor and composer.
