Composer: Georgy Catoire
Performer: Oliver Triendl, Vogler Quartett
Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Roland Kluttig
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Capriccio
Catalogue: C5403
Release: 2021
Size: 311 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
Piano Concerto, Op. 21
01. I. Moderato, con entusiasmo
02. II. Andante cantabile
03. III. Allegro risoluto
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 28
04. I. Allegro moderato
05. II. Andante
06. III. Allegro con spirito e capriccioso
Piano Quartet in A minor Op. 31
07. I. Moderato
08. II. Andante
09. III. Molto allegro
Although the originality of Georgi Catoire’s musical language paved the way for Russian modernism, his output still followed the artistic ideals of Russia and not the new culture of the Soviet Republic. His highly expressive work is characterised by polyphonic density, heightened expressiveness, variety of colour, and a wide rhythmic and harmonic mix. Catoire’s music was rarely performed in his day, his name being largely unknown. He left behind 36 works, including symphonic pieces, a piano concerto, chamber music, songs and piano cycles. This music was written in the fin de siècle style, that combined brilliance and nobility with fragility.