The Canticle of the Sun by St Francis of Assisi (1997); Hommage a Marina Tsvetayeva (1984)

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GUBAIDULINA
The Canticle of the Sun by St Francis of Assisi (1997); Hommage a Marina Tsvetayeva (1984)
David Geringas (cello) Percussionists of Danish National Symphony Orchestra / Danish National Choir / Stefan Parkman

[ Chandos Classics / CD ]

Release Date: Wednesday 12 November 2003

This item is currently out of stock. It may take 6 or more weeks to obtain from when you place your order as this is a specialist product.

Sofia Gubaidulina is one of the word's most famous living composers and her music has a tremendous worldwide following.

This is currently the only available recording of Hommage à Marina Tsvetayeva, and there is only one other recording of The Canticle of the Sun.

Prize-winning Lithuanian cellist David Geringas studied with Mstislav Rostropovich. As a soloist he has performed with many international orchestras including the Berliner Philharmoniker, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra in Japan and London Philharmonic Orchestra. He is the dedicatee of several contemporary works, including a cello concerto by Gubaidulina.

Stefan Parkman has received great critical acclaim for his recordings with the Danish National Choir/DR

Previous releases
Nørgård: Frostsalme etc. - CHAN 10008
Kodály: Missa Brevis etc. - CHAN 9754
Schnittke: Penitential Psalms etc. - CHAN 9480
Schnittke: Choir Concerto etc. - CHAN 9126
Reger: A Cappella Choral Works - CHAN 9298

Tracks:

The Canticle of the Sun by St Francis of Assisi (1997)
for Cello, Chamber Choir and Percussion
Dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich

Hommage à Marina Tsvetayeva (1984)