Title: Piano Works Artist: Karayev / Ismailova Label: Avi Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 4260085533985 Genre: Classical Release Date: 2018-06-08 Number of Discs: 1
Kara Karayev is an outstanding composer of the twentieth century whose legacy is acknowledged and acclaimed far beyond the borders of Azerbaijan, his native country. With melodies that sing while telling a story, his music's moving, unforgettable expression is colored by modern, extremely expressive harmonies. All of this makes Karayev's art exceptionally complex: he succeeds in creating a universe of sound that captures the audience. Kara Karayev studied violin and piano at Baku Conservatory, and went on to study composition at Moscow Conservatory in the class of Dmitri Shostakovich, who always held Karayev in the highest esteem. Most of the works presented here by pianist Elnara Ismailova have been recorded on this album for the first time in celebration of the 100th birthday of this largely unknown Azerbaidjanian composer.
Tracks: 1.1 Karayev: 24 Preludes - No. 1 - Allegro Molto 1.2 24 Preludes - No. 2 - Andante 1.3 24 Preludes - No. 3- Allegro Molto 1.4 24 Preludes - No. 4 - Andante Cantabile 1.5 24 Preludes - No. 5 - Moderato 1.6 24 Preludes - No. 6 - Allegro Con Brio 1.7 24 Preludes - No. 7 - Moderato 1.8 24 Preludes - No. 8 - Allegro Non Troppo 1.9 24 Preludes - No. 9 - Andante Tranquillo 1.10 24 Preludes - No. 10 - Allegro Con Fuoco 1.11 24 Preludes - No. 11 - Veloce 1.12 24 Preludes - No. 12 - Andante Lugubre 1.13 24 Preludes - No. 13 - Allegro Moderato 1.14 24 Preludes - No. 14 - Andante Mesto 1.15 24 Preludes - No. 15 - Allegro Giocoso 1.16 24 Preludes - No. 16 - Tranquillo Rubato 1.17 24 Preludes - No. 17 - Andante Maestoso 1.18 24 Preludes - No. 18 - Andante Cantabile 1.19 24 Preludes - No. 19 - Andante 1.20 24 Preludes - No. 20 - Molto Moderato 1.21 24 Preludes - No. 21 - Vivace 1.22 24 Preludes - No. 22 - Grave 1.23 24 Preludes - No. 23 - Allegro 1.24 Preludes - No. 24 - Andante 1.25 Karayev: Six Pieces for Children - No. 1 Ein Kleiner Walzer 1.26 Six Pieces for Children - No. 2 Kreisel 1.27 Six Pieces for Children - No. 3 Nachtraglich 1.28 Six Pieces for Children - No. 4 Das Spiel 1.29 Six Pieces for Children - No. 5 Erzahlung 1.30 Six Pieces for Children - No. 6 Lustige Begebenheit 1.31 Karayev: The Statue in Tsarskoye Selo - Musical Picture for Piano 1.32 From: Don Quichotte, Symphonic Sketches Arranged for Piano By Faradj Garayev - No. 1 - Journeying 1.33 From: Don Quichotte, Symphonic Sketches Arranged for Piano By Faradj Garayev - No. 4 - Aldonsea (Dulcinea Von/Of Toboso) 1.34 From: Don Quichotte, Symphonic Sketches Arranged for Piano By Faradj Garayev - No. 5 - Travels
