Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. Britten sinfonia playing fantastically with a lot of breath and charm. 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. Dimitri sitovetsky, dimitry sitkovetsky, dmitri sitkovetsky, dmitry sitkovetzky, sitkovetsky a9267 artist.
The lightness, freshness and elation of the performance by the nes chamber orchestra are irresistible. Throughout a program that ranged from mozarts lucid and logical sonata in f k. Dmitry sitkovetskys name has become synonymous with the art of transcription. I love the music, and have owed the cd since it was first released. A force in classical music, dmitry sitkovetsky is a composer, arranger, violin soloist and music director of greensboro symphony. Bach, dmitry sitkovetsky, gerard causse, misha maisky bach.
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. 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. Johann sebastian bach dmitry sitkovetsky nes chamber orchestra johann sebastian bach dmitry sitkovetsky nes chamber orchestra goldberg variations. Dmitry sitkovetsy violin, conductor, arranger born. First published in 1741, the work is one of the most important citation needed examples of the variation form. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Goldberg variations bwv 988, arranged for string trio. His iconic orchestral and string trio versions of j. Dmitry sitkovetsky bachs instrumental works discography. Check out bach goldberg variations by johann sebastian bach, dmitry sitkovetsky, nes chamber orchestra on amazon music. 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. It is named after johann gottlieb goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work.
Classical music wunderkind dmitry sitkovetsky reveals why. Johann sebastian bach composer goldberg variations bwv sitkovetsky version music sales classical. Sonatas and dances for violin by dmitry sitkovetsky on spotify. One of the lucky ones charged with this responsibility at this years cmim is violinist dmitry sitkovetsky. Dmitry sitkovetskys name has also become synonymous with the art of transcription. The russianborn violinist dmitry sitkovetsky, who founded the new european strings chamber orchestra in, has enthusiastically. Alexander sitkovetsky was born in moscow into a family with a wellestablished musical tradition. Judging an international music competition is no easy task. 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.
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. He was open for the challenge and transcribed the preludes for violin, alto, cello, clarinet or string quartet. Germany 1685 1750 7081 sheet music 7762 mp3 1472 midi. 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. Explore releases from dmitry sitkovetsky at discogs. 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. For me, this cd is must have to any bachs variation lover. Sonatas and dances for violin, an album by dmitry sitkovetsky, pavel gililov on spotify.
Goldberg variations dmitry sitkovetsky, nes chamber orchestra on allmusic 1995. Bach arranged by dmitry sitkovetsky leopold string trio contents track listing page 3 english page 4 francais page 10. Dmitry sitkovetsky s name has also become synonymous with the art of transcription. Recently, nimbus alliance released a newly recorded version of the bachs goldberg variations and 15.
Aug 09, 2019 johann sebastian bach composer goldberg variations bwv sitkovetsky version music sales classical. He has built up an active and successful career as a violinist, conductor, arranger, chamber musician, and festival director. Goldberg variations dmitry sitkovetsky, nes chamber. 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 sitkovetskys beautifully realised and heartfelt arrangement for strings of bachs great keyboard work, the goldberg variations. 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. Dmitry sitkovetsky was born in baku, azerbaijan, to violinist julian sitkovetsky and pianist bella davidovich.
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. My baby has also enjoyed listening to it and responds to the music far more, in fact, than he responded to mozart. The violinist dmitry sitkovetsky made his stringtrio arrangement of the variations in 1985, the tercentenary of bachs birth, dedicating his efforts to. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of c. 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. Dmitry sitkovetskys arrangement was made in 1985 to celebrate the 300th. Sitkovetsky has taken a risk and turned this into a huge masterpiece. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests. Throwback thursday dmitry sitkovetsky bachs goldberg. Dmitry sitkovetskys arrangement of the goldberg variations for string orchestra nonesuch 793412 is one of my desert island discs. Probably the best goldbergs variations recorded by orchestra.
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. Goldberg variations arranged for string trio by dmitry sitkovetsky machiko shimada vn ryo oshima va takayoshi okuizumi vc string ensemble concert date. Dmitry sitkovetsky is an artist whose creativity defies categorizing. That orchestral arrangement was born out of the string trio one that sitkovetsky did in 1984.
Dmitry sitkovetsky international violin competition of. An astonishing performance that preserved the delicate contrapuntal intricacy of bachs original. Sitkovetskys arrangement first conceived for string trio and later expanded for string orchestra, made in 1985 on the. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dmitry sitkovetsky at the discogs marketplace. Bach goldberg variations, an album by dmitry sitkovetsky on spotify. Dmitry yulianovich sitkovetsky is a sovietrussian born classical violinist, conductor and arranger, notably of the orchestral version of j s bachs goldberg variations12. Threepart inventions sinfonias 15, bwv 787801, arranged for string trio 26. Violin virtuoso dmitry sitkovetsky plays his own arrangement for string trio of bachs goldberg variations, with gerard causse. Dmitry sitkovetsky biography, albums, streaming links.
Goldberg variations, bwv 988 orchestral version by. Bach goldberg variations by johann sebastian bach, dmitry. Goldberg variations bwv 988, arranged for string trio 47. The second one in the opening movement was lost, as well as all the repetitions in the first five variations. Deceptive cadence professor christoph wolff, todays top bach answer man, helps kick off a week of goldberg explorations. 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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. 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.
Violin virtuoso dmitry sitkovetsky plays his own arrangement for string trio of bachs goldberg variations, with gerard causse viola and mischa maisky cello. I turned to my friend dmitry sitkovetsky, who is a master in transcriptions. He has transcribed many works for string orchestras, including the goldberg variations by johann sebastian bach for string trio. One of the lucky ones charged with this responsibility at this years cmim is violinist dmitry. Probably the best goldberg s variations recorded by orchestra. 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.
In this transcription from piano to orchestra, these melodies come alive. Master class with dmitry sitkovetsky sphinx organization. The goldberg variations are well known for their hypnotic, intricate melodies. Ive have a long love realtionship with the goldberg variations. Dmitry sitkovetsky bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Goldbergvariationen, bwv 988 bach, johann sebastian. 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. 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. Lord menuhin was his inspiration throughout his school years and they performed together on several occasions. Sep 27, 2017 a force in classical music, dmitry sitkovetsky is a composer, arranger, violin soloist and music director of greensboro symphony.
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. Inspired by its unqualified success, maestro went on to arrange over. Arrangments by dmitry sitkovetsky are among the best. 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. Dmitry sitkovetsky violin, conductor, arranger short. Js bach goldberg variations for string trio, bwv 988 youtube. Bella davidovich and dmitry sitkovetsky the new york.
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