Misterioso: Music of Silvestrov, Pärt & Ustvolskaya (2006)

Here are the three musical titans from a bygone-era of the Soviet empire: Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov, Russian composer Galina Ustvolskaya. Between them lies the vastness of the landscape of what is now called "post-Soviet" music. At the same time there are shared characteristics that bind these composers. In its recordings, ECM has shown a special affinity for Pärt and Silvestrov. The label has helped to establish the musical reputation of both men, with meticulously-realized recordings. Russian pianist Alexei Lubimov, now in his early sixties, has also had a close working relationship with both composers and, through his beautiful and yet poetic touch, has become an important advocate for their art.

Tracklist

Valentine Silvestrov:

Post scriptum
Sonata for Violin and Piano

Misterioso
for clarinet (with piano)

Arvo Pärt

Spiegel im Spiegel
Version for clarinet and piano

Gallina Ustvolskaya

Trio
for clarinet, violin and piano

Sonata
for violin and piano


Alexei Lubimov, piano
Alexander Trostiansky, violin
Kyrill Rybakov, clarinet

ECM New Series 1959: B0007328-02