Jamal Aliyev & Anna Fedorova - Russian Masters (2017)

Tracklist

01. Sonata for Cello & Piano in C Major, Op. 119: I. Andante grave
02. Sonata for Cello & Piano in C Major, Op. 119: II. Moderato
03. Sonata for Cello & Piano in C Major, Op. 119: III. Allegro, ma non troppo
04. Sonata for Cello & Piano in D Minor, Op. 40: I. Allegro non troppo
05. Sonata for Cello & Piano in D Minor, Op. 40: II. Allegro
06. Sonata for Cello & Piano in D Minor, Op. 40: III. Largo
07. Sonata for Cello & Piano in D Minor, Op. 40: IV. Allegro
08. 6 Pieces, Op. 4: IV. Nocturne in D Minor
09. Pezzo Capriccioso in B Minor, Op. 62
10. Chant du Ménéstrel, Op. 71
11. Polovtsian Dances (From "Prince Igor") (arr. Aliyev)
12. In the Style of Albéniz

When Jamal Aliyev and Anna Fedorova first had the joy of playing together in the Prussia Cove musicians' seminar, their musical spark was immediately apparent. Subsequently, they have played together numerous times. Their unique and sensitive form of music-making has stolen the hearts of countless music lovers.

In 2014, they were invited to Champs Hill to give a recital in which they showcased their strength in the Russian romantic era classics. Following discussions with David and Mary Bowerman on the wonderful opportunity to record for Champs Hill Records, Anna and Jamal had no doubt that a disc of Russian repertoire would represent them both most successfully. Jamal writes in his introduction to the CD:

"Although my parents grew up in different environments - my mother is of Jewish descent and my father Armenian/Azerbaijani of Christian and Muslim origin - they were both schooled in the Soviet music system.

It is because of this history that I find it incredibly natural to have such love for works by Russian composers.

Being given the exciting opportunity to record these masterpieces for Champs Hill Records has brought me one step closer on the limitless path of comprehending the message of these composers."

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