Ustvolskaya: Concerto for Piano, Strings & Timpani (Live)

Featuring

Peter Leipold
Patricia Hase
Ensemble Galina
Galina Ustvolskaya

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Composer Biography

Galina Ustvolskaya, the composer, rarely left her hometown of St. Petersburg and remained an enigmatic figure in its music scene, untouched by political or aesthetic trends.

Compositional Technique

The 'Concerto for piano, strings and timpani' by Galina Ustvolskaya is characterized by its single-piece form, which the composer described as cohesive yet contrasting.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Galina Ustvolskaya, the composer, intentionally chose a life as an outsider, refusing commissions and even rejecting interpretations of her works if they didn't seem 'real' to her.

Compositional Technique

The opening theme of Galina Ustvolskaya's concerto is highly rhythmic, with the piano breaking out explosively and all subsequent motives developing from this basic theme.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded in 'Direct 2-Track Stereo Digital' during a concert at the Richard-Jakoby-Hall of the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media in Germany on October 26, 2015.

Performer Biography

Pianist Patricia Hase, born in 1989, is known for her warm sound, profound interpretations, and virtuosity, and aims to connect intellectual Western culture with the listener's everyday life.

Composition History

Galina Ustvolskaya's 'Concerto for piano, strings and timpani' marks a significant turning point in her career, as she began her official list of works with this piece.