Tadeáš Salva was one of the foremost Slovakian composers of his generation. His studies equipped him with a thorough awareness of the new Polish School, and his temperament inclined him toward a synthesis between contemporary technique and the inspiration of folklore. The cello was his favourite instrument. The Concerto is vibrantly orchestrated, absorbingly contoured and shares something of Penderecki’s aesthetic. The Slovak Concerto Grosso marries Stravinskian virtuosity with folk impressions, the Three Arias and Little Suite are touching, inspired miniatures whilst the unfinished Preludes illustrate Salva’s richness of originality and imagination.Tadeáš Salva was one of the foremost Slovakian composers of his generation. His studies equipped him with a thorough awareness of the new Polish School, and his temperament inclined him toward a synthesis between contemporary technique and the inspiration of folklore. The cello was his favourite instrument. The Concerto is vibrantly orchestrated, absorbingly contoured and shares something of Penderecki’s aesthetic. The Slovak Concerto Grosso marries Stravinskian virtuosity with folk impressions, the Three Arias and Little Suite are touching, inspired miniatures whilst the unfinished Preludes illustrate Salva’s richness of originality and imagination. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Concerto for Celloby Tadeas Salva Performer:
Eugen Prochac (Cello)
Conductor:
Marian Lejava
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century Written: 1967
2.
Arias for Cello and Pianoby Tadeas Salva Performer:
Eugen Prochac (Cello),
Nora Skuta (Piano)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1990
3.
Little Suite for Cello and Pianoby Tadeas Salva Performer:
Eugen Prochac (Cello),
Nora Skuta (Piano)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1989
4.
Slovak Concerto Grosso no 3by Tadeas Salva Performer:
Juraj Cizmarovic (Violin),
Eugen Prochac (Cello),
Bernadetta Sunavska (Organ)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1987
5.
Preludes (8) for 2 Cellosby Tadeas Salva Performer:
Eugen Prochac (Cello),
Ján Slávik (Cello)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1995