Britten sinfonia playing fantastically with a lot of breath and charm. Dmitry sitkovetsky is an artist whose creativity defies categorizing. Bach arranged by dmitry sitkovetsky leopold string trio contents track listing page 3 english page 4 francais page 10. Incredible 1985 archival performance of violinist dimtry sitkovetskys innovative string trio arrangement of bachs goldberg variations with acclaimed violist gerard causse and cellist mischa maisky. Dmitry sitkovetsky s name has also become synonymous with the art of transcription. Goldberg variations dmitry sitkovetsky, nes chamber. Dmitry sitkovetskys arrangement was made in 1985 to celebrate the 300th. Arrangments by dmitry sitkovetsky are among the best. September 27, 1954 baku, azerbaijan the russian violinist, conductor and arranger, dmitry sitkovetsky, was born in baku, azerbaijan, and grew up in moscow studying at the moscow conservatory and after his emigration in 1977, at the juilliard school in new york. Probably the best goldbergs variations recorded by orchestra. Sitkovetskys arrangement first conceived for string trio and later expanded for string orchestra, made in 1985 on the. The violinist dmitry sitkovetsky made his stringtrio arrangement of the variations in 1985, the tercentenary of bachs birth, dedicating his efforts to.
The goldberg variations are well known for their hypnotic, intricate melodies. Alexander sitkovetsky was born in moscow into a family with a wellestablished musical tradition. A force in classical music, dmitry sitkovetsky is a composer, arranger, violin soloist and music director of greensboro symphony. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important citation needed examples of the variation form. Sitkovetsky shows a keen interest in performing contemporary repertoire he premiered the violin concerti written for him by john casken 1995 and krzystof meyer 2000 and often performs works by dutilleux, penderecki, schnittke, part, and shchedrin, who has written several works for mr. Aug 09, 2019 johann sebastian bach composer goldberg variations bwv sitkovetsky version music sales classical. My baby has also enjoyed listening to it and responds to the music far more, in fact, than he responded to mozart. He has built up an active and successful career as a violinist, conductor, arranger, chamber musician, and festival director. An astonishing performance that preserved the delicate contrapuntal intricacy of bachs original. The second one in the opening movement was lost, as well as all the repetitions in the first five variations.
Bach goldberg variations by dmitry sitkovetsky on spotify. Columbia recording of the goldberg variations became an instant bestseller and introduced a whole generation to this extraordinary music. Dmitry sitkovetskys name has also become synonymous with the art of transcription. Explore releases from dmitry sitkovetsky at discogs. Sonatas and dances for violin by dmitry sitkovetsky on spotify. Goldberg variations dmitry sitkovetsky, nes chamber orchestra on allmusic 1995. Dmitry yulianovich sitkovetsky is a sovietrussian born classical violinist, conductor and arranger, notably of the orchestral version of j s bachs goldberg variations12. He was open for the challenge and transcribed the preludes for violin, alto, cello, clarinet or string quartet. Bach goldberg variations by johann sebastian bach, dmitry. That orchestral arrangement was born out of the string trio one that sitkovetsky did in 1984.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Sitkovetsky has taken a risk and turned this into a huge masterpiece. Goldberg variations arranged for string trio by dmitry sitkovetsky machiko shimada vn ryo oshima va takayoshi okuizumi vc string ensemble concert date. His concerto debut came at the age of eight, and in the same year he moved to the uk to study at the menuhin school. Bachs goldberg variations have taken on a life of their own enjoying regular performances and acclaimed recordings by many of the leading performers of today. Classical music wunderkind dmitry sitkovetsky reveals why. Dmitry sitkovetsky bachs instrumental works discography.
The russianborn violinist dmitry sitkovetsky, who founded the new european strings chamber orchestra in, has enthusiastically. Threepart inventions sinfonias 15, bwv 787801, arranged for string trio 26. It is named after johann gottlieb goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work. Dmitry sitkovetskys arrangement was made in 1985 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of bachs birth, and it is dedicated to the memory of glenn gould, whose celebrated 1955 columbia recording of the goldberg variations became an instant bestseller and introduced a whole generation to this extraordinary music.
Bach, dmitry sitkovetsky, gerard causse, misha maisky bach. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Britten sinfonias associate leader, thomas gould directs the ensemble in dmitry sitkovetskys beautifully realised and heartfelt arrangement for strings of bachs great keyboard work, the goldberg variations. On this recording, the britten sinfonias associate leader thomas gould directs the ensemble in dmitry sitkovetskys beautifully realized and heartfelt arrangement for strings of bachs great keyboard work, the goldberg variations. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. The lightness, freshness and elation of the performance by the nes chamber orchestra are irresistible.
Johann sebastian bach dmitry sitkovetsky nes chamber orchestra johann sebastian bach dmitry sitkovetsky nes chamber orchestra goldberg variations. Dmitry sitkovetsky biography, albums, streaming links. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of c. Dmitry sitkovetsky bio, facts, family famous birthdays. I love the music, and have owed the cd since it was first released. In this transcription from piano to orchestra, these melodies come alive. Goldberg variations bwv 988, arranged for string trio. Dmitry sitkovetsy violin, conductor, arranger born. Apr 12, 2015 dmitry sitkovetskys orchestral arrangement of bachs goldberg variations, made in the eighties, has rightly earned a place in the repertoire for the sensitivity with which bachs. Probably the best goldberg s variations recorded by orchestra.
Dmitry sitkovetskys name has become synonymous with the art of transcription. Master class with dmitry sitkovetsky sphinx organization. Recently, nimbus alliance released a newly recorded version of the bachs goldberg variations and 15. Lord menuhin was his inspiration throughout his school years and they performed together on several occasions. Enjoy the virtuosity of bachs goldberg variations, now that his work is open and freely available for all of us. Britten sinfonias associate leader, thomas gould directs the ensemble in dmitry sitkovetsky s beautifully realised and heartfelt arrangement for strings of bachs great keyboard work, the goldberg variations. Germany 1685 1750 7081 sheet music 7762 mp3 1472 midi. Dimitri sitovetsky, dimitry sitkovetsky, dmitri sitkovetsky, dmitry sitkovetzky, sitkovetsky a9267 artist. Sonatas and dances for violin, an album by dmitry sitkovetsky, pavel gililov on spotify.
Sonatas and dances for violin, an album by dmitry sitkovetsky, pavel gililov on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Judging an international music competition is no easy task. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dmitry sitkovetsky at the discogs marketplace. Dmitry sitkovetsky violin, conductor, arranger short. Ive have a long love realtionship with the goldberg variations. Johann sebastian bach composer goldberg variations bwv sitkovetsky version music sales classical.
Dmitry sitkovetsky international violin competition of. Inspired by its unqualified success, maestro went on to arrange over. One of the lucky ones charged with this responsibility at this years cmim is violinist dmitry sitkovetsky. The britten sinfonias associate leader, thomas gould directs the ensemble in dmitry sitkovetskys beautifully realised and heartfelt arrangement for strings of bachs great keyboard work, the goldberg variations. Bella davidovich and dmitry sitkovetsky the new york. Throwback thursday dmitry sitkovetsky bachs goldberg. Dmitri sitkovetskys arrangement can be considered a sort of period arrangement, reflecting the tastes of a period beginning in 1955, when performers and audiences alike developed a liking for playing and hearing the goldberg variations often, because of the great recordings of glenn gould, to whom sitkovetskys arrangement is dedicated. Jan 05, 2007 the violinist dmitry sitkovetsky made his stringtrio arrangement of the variations in 1985, the tercentenary of bachs birth, dedicating his efforts to the memory of glenn gould, who had died. Goldbergvariationen, bwv 988 bach, johann sebastian. Js bach goldberg variations for string trio, bwv 988 youtube.
Goldberg variations, bwv 988 orchestral version by. For me, this cd is must have to any bachs variation lover. One of the lucky ones charged with this responsibility at this years cmim is violinist dmitry. Dmitry sitkovetskys orchestral arrangement of bachs goldberg variations, made in the eighties, has rightly earned a place in the repertoire for the sensitivity with which bachs. His iconic versions of the goldberg variations have taken on a life of their own and has since arranged over 50 works by chopin, haydn, beethoven, brahms, bartok, tchaikovsky, shostakovich, stravinsky, and schnitke. I turned to my friend dmitry sitkovetsky, who is a master in transcriptions. Bach goldberg variations britten sinfonia thomas gould 7633 johann sebastian bach 16851750 goldberg variations bwv 988 1741 transcribed for string orchestra by dmitry sitkovetsky b. The goldberg variations, bwv 988, is a musical composition for harpsichord by johann sebastian bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. Deceptive cadence professor christoph wolff, todays top bach answer man, helps kick off a week of goldberg explorations.
Violin virtuoso dmitry sitkovetsky plays his own arrangement for string trio of bachs goldberg variations, with gerard causse viola and mischa maisky cello. Violin virtuoso dmitry sitkovetsky plays his own arrangement for string trio of bachs goldberg variations, with gerard causse. Dmitry sitkovetsky s arrangement was made in 1985 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of bachs birth, and it is dedicated to the memory of glenn gould, whose celebrated 1955 columbia recording of the goldberg variations became an instant bestseller and introduced a whole generation to this extraordinary music. Bach goldberg variations, bwv 988, for string trio, arr. Dmitry sitkovetsky was born in baku, azerbaijan, to violinist julian sitkovetsky and pianist bella davidovich. His iconic orchestral and string trio versions of j. Goldberg variations bwv 988, arranged for string trio 47. Its a privilege to be able to listen to all this fantastic layers performed not only by two virtuoso hands, but a whole group of musicians. His iconic orchestra and string trio versions of the goldberg variations have taken on a life of their own, enjoying regular performances and acclaimed recordings by the worlds top musicians.
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