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.

Tracklist:

Karayev: 24 Preludes - No. 1 - Allegro Molto
24 Preludes - No. 2 - Andante
24 Preludes - No. 3- Allegro Molto
24 Preludes - No. 4 - Andante Cantabile
24 Preludes - No. 5 - Moderato
24 Preludes - No. 6 - Allegro Con Brio
24 Preludes - No. 7 - Moderato
24 Preludes - No. 8 - Allegro Non Troppo
24 Preludes - No. 9 - Andante Tranquillo 1
24 Preludes - No. 10 - Allegro Con Fuoco 1
24 Preludes - No. 11 - Veloce 1
24 Preludes - No. 12 - Andante Lugubre 1
24 Preludes - No. 13 - Allegro Moderato 1
24 Preludes - No. 14 - Andante Mesto 1
24 Preludes - No. 15 - Allegro Giocoso 1
24 Preludes - No. 16 - Tranquillo Rubato 1
24 Preludes - No. 17 - Andante Maestoso 1
24 Preludes - No. 18 - Andante Cantabile 1
24 Preludes - No. 19 - Andante 2
24 Preludes - No. 20 - Molto Moderato 2
24 Preludes - No. 21 - Vivace 2
24 Preludes - No. 22 - Grave 2
24 Preludes - No. 23 - Allegro 2
Preludes - No. 24 - Andante 2
Karayev: Six Pieces for Children - No. 1 Ein Kleiner Walzer 2
Six Pieces for Children - No. 2 Kreisel 2
Six Pieces for Children - No. 3 Nachtraglich 2
Six Pieces for Children - No. 4 Das Spiel 2
Six Pieces for Children - No. 5 Erzahlung 3
Six Pieces for Children - No. 6 Lustige Begebenheit 3
Karayev: The Statue in Tsarskoye Selo - Musical Picture for Piano 3
From: Don Quichotte, Symphonic Sketches Arranged for Piano By Faradj Garayev - No. 1 - Journeying 3
From: Don Quichotte, Symphonic Sketches Arranged for Piano By Faradj Garayev - No. 4 - Aldonsea (Dulcinea Von/Of Toboso) 3
From: Don Quichotte, Symphonic Sketches Arranged for Piano By Faradj Garayev - No. 5 - Travels

UPC: 4260085533985
Label: Avi
Release Date: 6.8.18
Format: CD

Karayev / Ismailova - Piano Works (CD)