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20th Century Piano Trios
Yu, Baran, Copland, Shostakovich and Sculthorpe
This CD by highly acclaimed Trio Melbourne features a stunning collection of 20th Century piano trios, including two never-before recorded pieces by Australian composers Sculthorpe and Yu.
The talented ensemble Trio Melbourne demonstrate their commitment to perform new works and expand the piano trio repertoire in '20th Century Piano Trios', featuring rarely heard piano trios by renowned composers Copland and Shostakovich and three never-before recorded pieces by Sculthorpe, Yu and Baran. Copland's rarely performed trio 'Vitebsk', featured on this disc is based on a Jewish folk theme Copland heard in a play by Ansky. Shostakovich's 'Piano Trio op.8 No.1' discovered only in the last ten years is relatively unknown in western piano trio repertoire. East meets West in Ilhan Baran's 'Dönüsümler (Transformations)' A thrilling combination of folk and Western chamber music, Baran creates a series of transformations utilising Turco-Ottoman modes and a variety of rhythmic patterns found in different areas around Turkey to create what he describes as "a kind of atmospheric state of mind." Receiving its debut recording and another brilliant addition to this collection is the evocative piece, op. 26a written specifically for Trio Melbourne by Australian composer Julian Yu. This piece, intended to pay homage to Brahms, is based on his first symphony however Yu has also been inspired by the traditional Chinese instrumental folk technique of ornamentation. Peter Sculthorpe's 'Night Song', specifically arranged by Sculthorpe for Trio Melbourne from his song of the same name, provides a haunting conclusion to a most unique and valuable collection! Trio Melbourne - Roger Heagney, Isin Cakmakcioglu and Rachel Atkinson each outstanding musicians in their own right, established Trio Melbourne in 1993. Since then they have performed to much critical acclaim throughout Europe and Australia. Press quotes:
“We are indeed privileged to find a premier recording of Baran's "Transformations" of such high quality”
— Cumhuriyet, Istanbul, Turkey, Jan 97 “Three exceptional musicians ... intuitive understanding of the art-form”— BBV Bocholt, Germany, Jan 97 “Sensitive and perfect playing”— Neusser Loyalzeitung Neuss, Germany, Jan 97 “Passionate and sublime playing.”— BBV Bocholt, Germany, Jan 97 “This is a well performed, beautifully recorded CD with an interesting range of repertoire, some of which has never before been recorded. I'd recommend it highly to chamber music enthusiasts.”— Harrien Cunningham, State of the Arts Audio preview:
Transformations (Ilhan Baran) download Track Listing:
Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano Op. 26a (Julian Yu)
Transformations (Ilhan Baran) Vitebsk (Aaron Copland) Piano Trio, Op. 8 No. 1 (Dimitri Shostakovich) Night Song (Peter Sculthorpe) Catalogue Number: MD3176
Price: AU$26.00
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 Featured Artists:
Violinist, Isin Cakmakcioglu has had an enviable international career since he completed a Bachelor of Music Degree. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and has toured extensively throughout the world. He currently performs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Cellist Rachel Atkinson currently performs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. She has toured extensively both as an orchestra member and a soloist.
Heagney has gained an international reputation as pianist and harpsichordist. He lectures at the Australian Catholic University and performs regularly with The Academy of Melbourne and Pro Arte Orchestras and at the Melbourne International Festival of Organ and Harpsichord.
Trio Melbourne is an ensemble comprising three outstanding artists - Roger Heagney (piano), Isin Çakmakçioglu (violin) and Rachel Atkinson (cello). It was established in 1993, and since then has performed to great critical acclaim in Australia and Europe. The trio is committed to performing new works and is keen to expand the piano repertoire.
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