Rodion Konstantinowitsch Schtschedrin

Strongly influenced by Russian Impressionism this concerto can also be performed with a small string ensemble. A recent recording by the young Russian virtuoso Maxim Vengerow with conductor Mstislav R...

Both movements explore the specific sonorities of the bass recorder. The first movement is predominantly lyrical, whereas the second is very rhythmic and dominated by percussive effects.

Ursprünglich für den International Cello Congress 2005, 1000 Cellists Concert, komponiert, kann das einsätzige Stück auch von Amateuren gespielt werden. Diesem Anspruch der leichteren Spielbarkeit und...

Deep Slavic emotions and gripping virtuosity - that's what characterizes many compositions by Rodion Shchedrin. Even if he has been a cosmopolitan for a long time, the Moscow-born composer nevertheles...