Notes and Editorial Reviews
Following Ukraine’s independence in 1991, Ivan Karabits became the country’s leading musical figure. An inspirational composer, artistic director and teacher, he absorbed into his own music three particular traditions: Mahler, Shostakovich, and the folk-music of his native country. The colourful, virtuosic and at times theatrical Concertos for Orchestra reflect the influence of his friend and mentor, Rodion Shchedrin. Following Karabits’ untimely death, his compatriot Valentin Silvestrov composed two heartfelt memorials. The first of these, Elegie, makes use of Karabits’ own unfinished pencil sketches which sit side by side with Silvestrov’s own ideas as the piece progresses, almost as if it were a dialogue between the two friends about
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Works on This Recording
1.
Concerto for Orchestra no 2 by Ivan Karabits
Conductor:
Kirill Karabits
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1986
2.
Concerto for Orchestra no 3 "Holosinnya" by Ivan Karabits
Conductor:
Kirill Karabits
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1989
3.
Concerto for Orchestra no 1 "Musical Gift to Kiev" by Ivan Karabits
Conductor:
Kirill Karabits
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1980-1981
4.
Elegy by Valentin Silvestrov
Conductor:
Kirill Karabits
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Written: 1967
5.
Abschiedsserenade by Valentin Silvestrov
Conductor:
Kirill Karabits
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Written: 2003
Sound Samples
Concerto for Orchestra No. 2: I. Allegro -
Concerto for Orchestra No. 2: II. Andante, molto espressivo -
Concerto for Orchestra No. 2: III. Moderato
Concerto for Orchestra No. 3, "Holosinnya" (Lamentations): I. Largo rubato -
Concerto for Orchestra No. 3, "Holosinnya" (Lamentations): II. Allegro
Concerto for Orchestra No. 1, "Musikalnoe prinosheniye Kievu" (Musical Gift to Kiev): I. Maestoso -
Concerto for Orchestra No. 1, "Musikalnoe prinosheniye Kievu" (Musical Gift to Kiev): II. Presto
Abschiedsserenade: I. Adagio
Abschiedsserenade: II. Moderato
Customer Reviews
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A real find May 6, 2013
By David R. (Denver, CO) See All My Reviews
"These are terrific Concertos for Orchestra, composed by conductor Kirill Karabits's father in the 1980s. They are tonal, imaginative and interesting, colorful and in every way enjoyable. They are each fairly short in duration (12 to 17 minutes), adding to their instant appeal. And it's so good to hear that Kirill was awake to make this recording after sleeping through his stint with Nicola Benedetti's Silver Violin album and turning in a dreary, antihistimine-fogged Tchaikovsky 2nd last year. Here he shows true inspiration, and, unsurprising, a real feel for and understanding of this music, doing his daddy proud. The Bournemouth Symphony plays magnificently here (other than some uncoordinated hand-clapping in one section) and Naxos's recording is superlative. This disc is a real find, very highly recommended. And Kirill: listen to this recording often...you do have what it takes when you put your heart into it."
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Intriguing Modern Ukrainian Works May 5, 2013
By Henry S. (Springfield, VA) See All My Reviews
"Here is a compact disk which should please anyone interested in new orchestral music which does not dive off the deep end into the cesspool of excessive dissonance or the black hole of atonality. Two late 20th century Ukrainian composers are featured here- Ivan Karabits and Valentin Silvestrov. Needless to say, I had no previous experience with their work, so it is a distinct pleasure to report that this Naxos disk is a real revelation and a solid listening experience. There are 3 orchestral concertos by Karabits on the program, each of which has a distinct character and flavor. There are alternating periods of exuberant orchestral power, pensive and introspective expositions of varying orchestral colors, and an overall mood of seriousness and honesty. Silvestrov's two short works (Elegie and Abschiedsserenade) exhibit a more subdued and poignant character than Karabits' 3 concertos, perhaps reflecting a sense of historical tragedy pervading the experience of Silvestrov's and Karabits' homeland. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under conductor Kirill Karabits (the CD notes do not say there is a relationship with the composer) plays with passion, commitment, and integrity, resulting in a strikingly effective sound world throughout the entire disk. The originality of the program on this new Naxos release may take some time to establish itself, but there is no reason to think it won't. Recommended as a great new direction to take in exploring modern orchestral music."
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