Silvestrov, Valentin

Ivan Karabits (1945-2002): Concertos for Orchestra; Elegie; Abschiedsserenade / Karabits, Bournemouth SO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26

Works: Ivan Karabits: Concerto for orchestra no 2; Concerto for orchestra no 3 "Holosinnya" ("Lamentations"); Concerto for orchestra no 1 "Musikalnoe prinosheniye Kievu" ("Musical Gift to Kiev"); Valentin S...
Conductors: Karabits, Kirill
Ensemble: ; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Following Ukraine's independence in 1991, Ivan Karabits became the country's leading musical figure. An inspirational composer, artistic director and teacher, he absorbed into his own...continue...
Recording information: The Lighthouse, Poole, Dorset, UK (06/14/2010-06/15/2010)....continue...

Valentin Silvestrov: Sacred Songs / Olexander Bida, Victor Sachok, Tetiana Havrylenko, Petro Biletskij, Kiev Chamber Choir

1 CD / ECM / 2012-10-16

Works: Valentin Silvestrov: Songs for Vespers, for chorus; Psalms and Prayers, for chorus; Psalms of David (2), for chorus; Spiritual Refrains (2), for chorus; Spiritual Songs (2), for chorus; Spiritual Son...
Performers: Bida, Olexander [Vocals]; Biekirov, Ernest; Biletskij, Petro; Biloshapka, Oleksander; Sachok, Victor
Conductors: Hobdych, Mykola
Ensemble: ; Kiev Chamber Choir

Since 2001, ECM has enthusiastically championed the art of Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov with recording of his orchestra, chamber and vocal works - creations that...continue...
Recording information: St Michael's Cathedral, Kiev (2008)....continue...

Valentine Silvestrov: Sacred Works

1 CD / ECM / 2010-02-23

Works: Valentin Silvestrov: Liturgical Chants, for voice & chorus; Spiritual Songs (2), for chorus; Spiritual Chants (2), for chorus; Psalms of David, for chorus; Diptych, for chorus; Alleluia, pieces (3) f...
Performers: Biletskij, Petro; Havrylenko, Tetiana; Mudrak, Taras
Conductors: Hobdych, Mykola

This release features the newest developments in the work of the Ukrainian master (born 1937) who has been championed by ECM New Series since 2001....continue...
Recording information: Cathedral of the Dormition, Pechersk Lavra, Kiev (2006-2007)....continue...

Valentin Silvestrov: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2010-02-01

Works: Valentin Silvestrov: Symphony no 4 for Strings and Brass; Symphony no 5
Conductors: Saraste, Jukka-Pekka

The Lahti Symphony Orchestra is widely known for their numerous Sibelius recordings on BIS, conducted by their long-time chief conductor Osmo Vanska. As many already...continue...
Recording information: Sibelius Hall, Lahti, Finland (01/2008/08/2008)....continue...

Silvestrov: Dedication; Post scriptum

1 CD / Apex / 2009-02-17

Works: Valentin Silvestrov: Dedication, symphony for violin and orchestra; Post Scriptum, sonata for violin & piano
Performers: Kremer, Gidon; Sakharov, Vadim
Conductors: Kofman, Roman

On Photography - Bryars, etc / Latvian Radio Choir

1 CD / GB Records / 2005-06-14

Works: Gavin Bryars: And so ended Kant's travelling in this world, for vocal ensemble; Poems (3) of Cecco Angioleri, for chorus; On Photography, for chorus, harmonium & piano; Arturs Maskats: Da ispravitsja...
Conductors: Klava, Sigvards; Putnins, Kaspars
Ensemble: ; Latvian Radio Choir

"Breathtaking and moving music that deserves and gets a superb choir... here is some truly astounding singing: indeed, it's tempting to echo the patron of...continue...