Valeri Polyansky, Russian State Symphony Orchestra - Alexander Grechaninov: Symphony No.4, Cello Concerto, Missa festiva (1997)
Valeri Polyansky, Russian State Symphony Orchestra - Alexander Grechaninov: Symphony No.4, Cello Concerto, Missa festiva (1997)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 306 Mb | Total time: 74:16 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Chandos | # CHAN 9559 | Recorded: 1996
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 306 Mb | Total time: 74:16 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Chandos | # CHAN 9559 | Recorded: 1996
Grechaninov’s long life (1864-1956) covered much, from birth in Moscow and training with Rimsky-Korsakov to exile when he was already old, and death in New York. His quiet Russian lyricism never left him, and his idiom did not range as wide as his experience. The Missa festiva is one of several attempts at reconciling Eastern and Western traditions, and to this Orthodox composer’s surprise it won a prize in 1937 for a setting of the Catholic liturgy. As in his subsequent Missa oecumenica, he tries to bring together different styles, making use of Gregorian-influenced melodies but avoiding the use of polyphony in favour of a more chordal, Russian manner; however, there is an important part for the organ. The most successful movements are the closing “Benedictus” and Agnus Dei, where his essential gentleness finds touching expression.
This quality also marks the larger instrumental works on the record. The Fourth Symphony is clearly in the shadow of Tchaikovsky, and in the slow movement has a melodic grace that does not dishonour the influence. But Grechaninov does not have the real length of stride for symphonic writing, and even in this movement seems not to be very sure how best to proceed with a fine melody. The Scherzo nips along brightly, but lacks real energy; and the outer movements do not really provide strong bastions for these agreeable pieces. The music never fails in fluency, and at its best has a guileless charm that sees the work through amiably. The Cello Concerto, one of Grechaninov’s earliest works but neglected until now, is in similar vein, and Alexander Ivashkin makes the most of its lyrical qualities. He is well supported by Valery Polyansky and the orchestra in a recording that is somewhat reverberant but that does the music fair justice.–John Warrack
Performer:
Alexander Ivashkin, cello (5-8)
Ludmila Golub, organ (9-14)
Russian State Symphonic Cappella (9-14)
Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Valeri Polyansky, conductor
Tracklist:
Alexander Tikhonovich Grechaninov (1864-1956)
Symphony No. 4, Op. 102
01. I. Largo
02. II. Vivo
03. III. Andante
04. IV. Allegro vivo
Cello Concerto Op. 8
05. I. Andante non troppo
06. II. Andante
07. III. Allegro giocoso
08. IV. Allegro vivo
Missa Festiva Op. 154
09. I. Kyrie
10. II. Gloria
11. III. Credo
12. IV. Sanctus
13. V. Benedictus
14. VI. Agnus Dei
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Valeri Polyansky, Russian State Symphony Orchestra - Alexander Grechaninov: Symphony No.4, Cello Concerto, Missa festiva (1997)
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