IRMINDEN. One Hundred Years of Bulgarian Piano Trios (Radoslavov, Hristov, Simidtchieva)

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This album of piano trios represents one hundred years of Bulgaria’s diverse and colorful history, enchanting audiences with haunting melodies, joyous rhythms, and the deeply rooted sentiments of a proud people. While common threads can be discerned through the three works in this album, the distinct personalities and wide-spread influences of the three composers offer an eclectic, yet wondrous journey to the ancient lands of Bulgaria.

Album includes works by Lubomir Pipkov, Georgi Zlatev-Tcherkin and Lora Al-Ahmad, performed by pianist Ilia Radoslavov, violinist Miroslav Hristov, and cellist Marta Simidtchieva.

This album of piano trios represents one hundred years of Bulgaria’s diverse and colorful history, enchanting audiences with haunting melodies, joyous rhythms, and the deeply rooted sentiments of a proud people. While common threads can be discerned through the three works in this album, the distinct personalities and wide-spread influences of the three composers offer an eclectic, yet wondrous journey to the ancient lands of Bulgaria.

Album includes works by Lubomir Pipkov, Georgi Zlatev-Tcherkin and Lora Al-Ahmad, performed by pianist Ilia Radoslavov, violinist Miroslav Hristov, and cellist Marta Simidtchieva.

LUBOMIR PIPKOV (1904-1974) Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello

I. Agitato

II. Five Episodes 1. Lento

III. 2. Andante

IV. 3. Marcia

V. 4. Molto allegro ed energico

VI. 5. Lento, recitativo

GEORGI ZLATEV-TCHERKIN (1905-1977) Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in C Major

I. Allegro energico

II. Lento

III. Allegro con fuoco

LORA AL-AHMAD (b. 1995) Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello “Irminden” (2021)

I. Solo Episode: Snake

II. 1. The Chase of the Serpent: from East to West

III. Solo Episode: Snake

IV. 2. Digging for Clay

V. Duo Episode: Snakes

VI. 3. The Baby Wolf’s Lullaby

VII. Piano Episode: Snakes

VIII. 4. Crossing Over Fire

IX. 5. Women’s Morning Incantations

X. Trio Episode: Snakes

XI. 6. The Arrival of Serpent King

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