Valentin Silvestrov: Moments of Memory II Classical Orchestral & Concertos Naxos

Valentin Silvestrov: Moments of Memory II

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Valentin Silvestrov: Moments of Memory II

Label Catalogue Number:
8.573598

Running Time: 67:59

Release Date: September 2017
Originally recorded in 2017

Genre:
Classical
Orchestral & Concertos

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Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov has said that ‘I do not write new music. My music is a response to and an echo of what already exists.’ This is particularly pertinent to works such as the Two Dialogues with Postscript that engage hauntingly with Schubert and Wagner, and the evocative Moments of Memory II which alludes to Chopin and yearns for an unreachable past. ‘Music is still song, even if one cannot literally sing it’, says Silvestrov.

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“…These are beautiful, sensitive performances that make a strong impression even though they never raise their voices. Yablonsky gives these works the transparency of chamber music, and the Ukrainian musicians respond to the music’s tender requiems. Do you ever feel sad without being able to pinpoint the reason why? This is the musical counterpart of that experience.”

Raymond S Tuttle – Fanfare – March 2018

“… Most of the music here is quiet, slow, reflective, consonant, and quite simple. I do not know if it fits the definition of minimalism. It must come close, though it avoids lapsing into two aspects of minimalism that I have heard: repetitiveness and the use of popular elements. The performances do well by the music, and the sound is fine. This program is soothing and pleasant… “

Roger Hecht – American Record Guide – January 2018

“…Kiev Virtuosi play this varied Valentin Silvestrov program in carefully elaborated performances, and Yablonsky cares for a vivid and atmospheric playing.” ****

Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – October 2017

“…This is a generous and for the most part very easily accessible entrée to the world of Valentin Silvestrov.”

Rob Barnett – MusicWeb-International.com – September 2017

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