The Voland Quartet presents an exhilarating program of contemporary classical music, featuring works for two pianos and percussion created over the last 70 years. This performance offers a unique insight into the development of 20th and 21st century music, showcasing the evolution of different trends and styles. The combination of the two pianos with the rich and diverse sounds of the percussion instruments creates a dynamic and captivating listening experience. The quartet is comprised of four renowned solo performers, each bringing their own expertise and passion to the ensemble, resulting in an unforgettable and impressive musical experience for the audience. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Voland Quartet bring these innovative and exciting compositions to life
Voland Quartet · Works for Two Pianos & Percussion
BÉLA BARTÓK
Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion (1937)
[1] Assai lento – Allegro molto 16’00’’
[2] Lento, ma non troppo – Un poco più andante – Tempo I 7’35’’
[3] Allegro ma non troppo 7’27’’
ARI BEN-SHABETAI
[4] Hora (1997) 8’57’’
GEORGI ARNAOUDOV
[5] Variations on a Theme by S. Rachmaninov (2001) 8’48’’
Allegretto – Andante – Allegretto
ALEXANDER ARUTIUNIAN
[6] Festive (1962) 5’13’’
Allegro
CHRISTO YOTZOV
[7] Musical Moments (2004) 6’44’’
JERZY BAUER
Divertimento (1965)
[8] First movement 1’49’’
[9] Second movement 2’31’’
[10] Third movement 1’47’’
DDD: 66’58’’
Ivo Varbanov (piano), Michal Drewnowski (piano), Christo Yotzov (percussion) and Radosvet (Eti) Kukudov (percussion)
