The second half of the program features works by Levko Revutsky and Valentin Silvestrov, both Ukrainian composers, reflecting the performer's cultural heritage.
Composer Biography
Levko Revutsky, a Ukrainian composer, was one of Valentin Silvestrov's teachers, establishing a direct musical connection between the two composers featured on the album.
Album & Artwork
The first half of the album features a prayer-like opening, followed by a monumental struggle, and concludes quietly in uncertainty.
Performer Biography
Illia Ovcharenko was born in Ukraine and decided to become a pianist at age 6 after attending a live performance of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on a Steinway Model D #590904 piano, manufactured in New York, at Sono Luminus Studios in Boyce, Virginia.
Album & Artwork
The album, titled "Whispers & Thunder," is divided into two parts: current times and memories with reflections.
Performer Biography
Illia Ovcharenko, the pianist on this album, is the 2022 Honens Prize Laureate, an award recognizing 'The Complete Artist' for technical mastery and musical understanding.
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