Andrejs Osokins was awarded "The Great Music Award" in 2008, which is the highest state recognition in music in Latvia.
Interpretation
The pianist, Andrejs Osokins, suggests listening to all 24 scenes from this album without an interval to fully savor the atmosphere of the early twentieth century.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Claude Debussy, one of the composers on this album, was among the first impressionists in music, while George Gershwin, the other composer, was a pioneer in merging classical and jazz idioms.
Performer Biography
Andrejs Osokins, the Latvian classical concert pianist on this album, is a laureate of several prominent piano competitions, including the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition.
Historical Context
The early twentieth century, the era in which the music on this album was composed, was characterized by continuous musical revolutions where composers challenged traditions and established canons.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "24 scenes from a new era," refers to the 24 tonalities in music, which composers since J.S. Bach have used to unveil colors, moods, and images.
Performer Biography
Andrejs Osokins performs with his father, Sergejs Osokins, and brother, Georgijs Osokins, both pianists, in a project called "The Three Osokins" founded in 2015.
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