Silvestrov: Works for Solo Piano

Written By WTJU Radio

Monday, January 20 the third installment of “Valentin Silvestrov: A Composer’s Journey” airs on CharlottesvilleClassical.org. This episode surveys 60 years of Silvestrov’s solo piano compositions.

It features a new 2-CD set by Boris Berman, a long-time friend and colleague of the composer.  After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but before he made the recording, Berman had the opportunity to sit with Silvestrov. Berman consulted the composer on the interpretation of every piece on the recording.

Valentin Silvestrov: A Composer’s Journey
Airs Mondays, 9 am and 6 pm on CharlottesvilleClassical.org

Featured Recordings:

Silvestrov: Kitsch Music No. 1; Boris Berman
Le Palais des Dégustataurs
Silvestrov: Triade No. 2; Boris Berman
Le Palais des Dégustataurs
Silvestrov: Elegy; Boris Berman
Le Palais des Dégustataurs
Silvestrov: Sonata No. 2; Boris Berman
Le Palais des Dégustataurs
Silvestrov: Piano Sonata No. 3;Boris Berman
Le Palais des Dégustataurs
Silvestrov: Postludium; Boris Berman
Le Palais des Dégustataurs
Silvestrov: Elegy;Boris Berman
Le Palais des Dégustataurs
Silvestrov: Chaconne; Boris Berman
Le Palais des Dégustataurs

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