Many of the today-distinguished Soviet composers in the second half of the 20th century knew how to steer a middle course, enabling them to supply what was officially desirable all the while remaining faithful to themselves, writing the music they wanted to write. Kabalevsky was a Jack of all musical trades and, as a specialist for children's music especially, cultivated a highly personal style, keeping easily within the bounds of comprehensible tonal aesthetics. His works are characterized by some of the features typical of Kabalevsky's overall oeuvre: a cornucopia of melodious imagination, dance rhythms, above all in the fast movements, expansive slow sections and a positive, often cheerful tone. The present release presents a selection of his orchestral works alongside his violin concerto.

Tracklist:

Pathétique Overture, Op. 64
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 48: I. Allegro Molto E Con Brio
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 48: II. Andante Cantabile
Violin Concerto In C Major, Op. 48: III. Vivace Giocoso
Rhapsody On The Theme Of The Song School Years, Op. 75
Vesna, Symphonic Poem, Op. 65
Colas Breugnon, Op. 24: I. Overture
Colas Breugnon, Op. 24: II. The People's Feast
Colas Breugnon, Op. 24: III. The People's Calamity
Colas Breugnon, Op. 24: IV. The People's Insurrection

UPC: 845221053479
Label: Capriccio
Release Date: 8.3.18
Format: CD

Kabalevsky / Revich - Overture Pathetique (CD)