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10-Sep-2010
Alexander Cholminov – 85th Birthday on September 8th, Moscow - Russiaby Herbert Scheibenreif |
 Although Alexander Nikolayevich Cholminov (born 1925) was widely regarded as one of the most brilliant and admired composers in the world of the bayan, he had virtually only written one work for the instrument — the famous ‘Suite for Bayan’. This suite, produced in 1951, is firmly established in accordionists repertoire and has been played by generations of students and soloists in their programmes. Nearly half a century after his splendid debut, Alexander Cholminov, now one of the most eminent Russian composers of operatic, symphonic and chamber music of the second half of the 20th Century, came back to the bayan in 1998 to create his ‘Concerto Symphony for Bayan’. In his ‘Autumn’ melody (2005) Cholminov used a beautiful melody of his music for the movie ‘Predsedatyel’ (‘The Chairman’). The fantasy, deep and emotional, is perfectly constructed and shows - which is essential - a rather high-pitched and rich intonation. Finally, the first performance of his ‘Concerto for Bayan & Symphony Orchestra’ will take place during the opening concert of this year’s ‘IV International Competition for Bayanists and Accordionists’ in Moscow on December 12th 2010 with soloist: Friedrich Lips. For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |