Frederic Rzewski, a forthright Leftist, intended his variations as a statement of opposition to dictatorial regimes, incorporating revolutionary songs like 'The Red Flag' and Hanns Eisler's 'Solidarity Song'.
Album & Artwork
The recording is dedicated to the people of a free and independent Ukraine, whose unshakable spirit, according to the performer, Vadym Kholodenko, will never be defeated.
Performer Biography
Vadym Kholodenko, the Ukrainian pianist on this recording, is known for his depth of sound, exceptional refinement of expression, and consummate virtuosity.
Performer Biography
Vadym Kholodenko has won multiple awards, including the Van Cliburn Competition, the Schubert Competition in Dortmund, and the Sendai Competition in Japan.
Composition History
Frederic Rzewski's 36 Variations 'The People United Will Never Be Defeated!' was composed in 1975, based on a song written five years earlier by Chilean activist Sergio Ortega.
Performer Biography
Vadym Kholodenko, born in Kyiv of Jewish heritage, gave his first concerts in the USA, China, Hungary, and Croatia at the age of 13.
Recording & Production
This recording, made in September 2021, gained special significance after February 24, 2022, which the performer, Vadym Kholodenko, describes as marking the end of a fragile balance between humanity and medieval darkness.
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