Rodion Shchedrin at 90
Rodion Shchedrin, widely hailed as the most prolific Russian composer of his generation, marks two major milestones in 2022: his 90th birthday, and his 25th year as composer-in-residence at the Verbier Festival. This dynamic collection of recordings celebrates a partnership of mutual inspiration. Shchedrin first visited Verbier in 1997, when Maxim Vengerov and Antonio Pappano performed his new Violin Concerto. Since then, the Festival's community of iconic soloists has embraced him as a cherished family member, welcoming collaboration and sparking inspiration. Many of Shchedrin's new works, as showcased by this release, were composed in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
Tracks
Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Neeme Järvi I. Moderato quasi andantino 12:01
Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Neeme Järvi II. Allegro 06:46
Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Neeme Järvi III. Sostenuto assai 09:32
Rodion Shchedrin, Sol Gabetta I. Lento in poco rubato 03:11
Rodion Shchedrin, Sol Gabetta II. Allegro, ma non troppo 02:20
Rodion Shchedrin, Sol Gabetta III. Maestoso 03:54
Rodion Shchedrin, Sol Gabetta IV. Adagietto 04:40
Rodion Shchedrin, Sol Gabetta V. Moderato 04:05
Rodion Shchedrin, Roland Pöntinen No. 1, Andante cantabile 02:25
Rodion Shchedrin, Roland Pöntinen No. 2, Allegro sotto voce 02:46
Rodion Shchedrin, Roland Pöntinen No. 3, Maestoso con moto 02:21
Rodion Shchedrin, Roland Pöntinen No. 4, Allegretto moderato, a la gypsy 03:31
Rodion Shchedrin, Roland Pöntinen No. 5, Allegro, ma non troppo 01:53
Rodion Shchedrin, Roland Pöntinen No. 6, Andante recitando 07:29
Rodion Shchedrin, Roland Pöntinen No. 7, (Coda) Prestissimo 01:18
Rodion Shchedrin, Roland Pöntinen Concerto for Orchestra No. 1 "Naughty Limericks" 08:44
Yuja Wang No. 1, Romantic Etude (Staccato-Etude) 01:29
Yuja Wang No. 2, Unforgettable Micaëla 02:07
Yuja Wang No. 3, Music to Chekhov's Play 03:37
Yuja Wang No. 4, The Tsar's Cortege 02:23
Yuja Wang No. 5, Aria 03:27
Yuja Wang No. 6, Reminiscenses of Old-Age Romances ... 02:47
Yuja Wang No. 7, The Politician Speaks ... ! 03:40