J. S. Bach Organ Works - ALEXANDER KNIAZEV CD

Alexandre Alexandrovitch Kniazev has chosen the keyboard works of J. S. Bach as the focus of his new release with Piano Classics. Alexandre Kniazev is a Russian cellist and organist. He was named best musician of the year in Russia in 1999. Kniazev studied music at Moscow Conservatory, where he entered the cello class of Alexander Fedorchenko and in the organ class of G. Kozlova. After a solid musical education, he won first prizes in cello at the Vilnius competition, at that of G. Cassado, the International Chamber Music Competition in Trapini, and Pretoria. He also won the second prize of the International Tchaikovsky Competition of Moscow. He then performed all over the world and recorded many albums, two of which were awarded. In 2012 Alexander Kniazev headed the organ section of jury of the I All-Russian Music Competition in Kaliningrad. As an organist, Alexander Kniazev has given many highly acclaimed concerts both in Russia and abroad, performing recitals as well as works for organ and orchestra. He has frequently performed with French organist Jean Guillou in addition to recording his Fantaisie concertante for cello and organ, which was dedicated to Alexander Kniazev.Additional Info: Color the Weather is the most ambitious release to date from Suicideyear, a Louisiana-based producer who made a name for himself via several mixtapes, EPs, remixes, and collaborations throughout the 2010s. His music can be described as trap, but it's much less hedonistic or druggy than much other music in the style. His output has been less prolific toward the end of the decade than it was near the beginning, but it's clear that he's been working hard to refine his style. These tracks are more vibrant and complex than his older material, yet they still maintain the starkness and spaciousness that's long been a key part of his signature sound. He's clearly made the transition from recording everything in his bedroom to working in a proper studio and collaborating with other musicians, and there's a bit more of a sheen to these sophisticated tracks. They're still quite unconventional, however, particularly during the moments when he'll switch to a slower, more dragged-out beat or suddenly increase the attack of the kick drums. He also works with singers on two songs, adding extra layers of more up-front emotions. "Days Forever" features British vocalist Georgia, whose self-titled 2015 album remains underappreciated. Her lyrics are breakup-themed, and instead of following a standard song structure, she seems to drift away for much of the song's second half, which only seems to underscore her point when she sings lines such as "I'm falling away from you." "Said and Done" is an exquisite R&B ballad featuring airy, delicate vocals by Casey MQ, and its sudden shift into a slower tempo makes the song seem more dramatic without being pompous. Elsewhere, the album ranges from the warped IDM melody and eerily relaxing fog of "Little Palace Hidden Heaven" to the ambitious "Path," which combines bright, Orbital-esque melodies with intricate, Eastern-sounding percussion. Like other Suicideyear releases, there's an undeniable feeling of anxiety and gloominess to his work, but it's actually not quite as depressing as one would expect given the artist's name, and it's easier to hear a sense of hope shining through on this album. A triumph. ~ Paul Simpson

Specifics

  • Album: J. S. Bach Organ Works
  • Artist: ALEXANDER KNIAZEV
  • Label: PIANO CLASSICS
  • Genre: Classical
  • MPN: PCL0121
Tracklist

1. Fantasia In G Major, BWV 571: Très Vitement-Grave-Lentement
2. Fantasia In C Minor, BWV 562
3. Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV 686
4. Am Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653
5. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, BWV 416
. 6 Schübler-Chorale
6. No.1 Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme, BWV 645
7. No.2. Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 646
8. No.3. Wer Nun Den Lieben Gott Lässt Walten, BWV 647
9. No.4. Meine Seele Erhebet Den Herren, BWV 648
10. No.5. Ach Bleib Bei Uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649
11. No.6. Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel Herunter, BWV 650
. Prelude And Fugue In E Flat Major BWV 552
12. Prelude
13. Fugue

SKU CD-5060385450628
Barcode # 5060385450628
Brand PIANO CLASSICS
Shipping Weight 0.0990kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.140m

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