Rudolf Barshai, Moscow Chamber Orchestra: Symphony No's 25 in G Minor/40 in G Minor (2004)

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Rudolf Barshai, Moscow Chamber Orchestra: Symphony No's 25 in G Minor/40 in G Minor (2004)
1CD | Label: Melodiya | EAC Rip | APE(image) + CUE + LOG | Scans | Time: 67:42 | RAR Rec. 3% | 333 MB

Rudolf Barshai was born in stanitsa Labinskaya in Krasnodar region on September 28, 1924 in the artistic family.

He studied in the specialized musical school at Leningrad conservatory (violin class, then alto); in 1944-1948, he was taught by V.V.Borisovsky at Moscow conservatory. There he passed the postgraduate course.

His recitals began actively after 1949 when he had won the second prize at the International festival of youth and students in Budapest.

Barshai performed as a member of an ensemble, including Sviatoslav Richter, David Oistrakh, participated in the trios with Leonid Kogan and Mstislav Rostropovich. His own transcriptions were a part of his extensive repertory including the transcription of Vivaldi's alto sonata into the concerto for alto with string orchestra and organ.

In 1956, Barshai organized and headed Moscow Chamber Orchestra.

Being in charge of Moscow Chamber Orchestra Barshai performed several works of the Soviet composers for the first time such as Symphony No 14 by Shostakovich, Symphony No 7 for chamber orchestra and clavecin by M.Vainberg," Music for chamber orchestra" by G. Sviridov.

The musician adapted a number of pieces for chamber orchestra including the suites from the ballet "Romeo and Juliet" by S.Prokofiev, "Art of Fugue" by J.S.Bach.

Barshai restored Symphony No 10 by Gustav Mahler according to the retained manuscripts.

In London, he held the world first night "Requiem" by Alexander Lokshin.

He debuted with Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra in 1967 and since then has been conducting symphonic orchestras.

In 1976, Barshai immigrated to Israel where he headed Israeli Chamber Orchestra. He worked in London and Munich. In 1982 - 1988, he was Chief Conductor of Bournemouth Symphonic Orchestra. Since 1990-ies, Barshai heads Canadian Symphonic Orchestra.

Now he lives in Switzerland.

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