Boris Tishchenko was one of the most recognizable and important Russian composers of his time. His studies with Shostakovich - whose mantle as Russia's leading symphonies he assumed after his teacher's death in 1975 - proved decisive. Symphony No. 8, one of his last completed works, was written to be performed immediately after Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony to which it makes reference. The Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra is rich in emotional depth, lyricism and dance rhythms while Three Songs to Poems by Marina Tsvetayeva intriguingly fuses popular song with Russian romance.

Tracklist:

Concerto For Violin, Piano & String Orchestra, Op. 144: I. Fantasia
Concerto For Violin, Piano & String Orchestra, Op. 144: II. Rondo
Concerto For Violin, Piano & String Orchestra, Op. 144: III. Interlude -
Concerto For Violin, Piano & String Orchestra, Op. 144: IV. Romance
Symphony No. 8, Op. 149: I. Andantino - Allegro
Symphony No. 8, Op. 149: II. Andante
Symphony No. 8, Op. 149: III. Allegro
3 Songs To Poems Of Marina Tsvetayeva, Op. 48 (Arr. L. Rezetdinov For Voice & Chamber Orchestra): No. 1. The Window
3 Songs To Poems Of Marina Tsvetayeva, Op. 48 (Arr. L. Rezetdinov For Voice & Chamber Orchestra): No. 2. The Leaves Have Fal
3 Songs To Poems Of Marina Tsvetayeva, Op. 48 (Arr. L. Rezetdinov For Voice & Chamber Orchestra): No. 3. The Mirror

UPC: 747313334377
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 12.2.16
Format: CD

Tishchenko / Osmanov / Mazhara / Serov - Boris Tishchenko: Symphony No. 8 (CD)