Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Milan Pala's "4 Milanolo Concertos," a remarkable album released on June 6, 2018, under the PAVLIK RECORDS label. Spanning an impressive 82 minutes, this collection is a testament to Pala's virtuosity and his unique approach to the concerto form.
The album opens with "Struny: steny, zhluky, sny," a concerto for milanolo and strings, setting the stage for the journey ahead. The centerpiece of the album is the "Alef" concerto, a five-movement work that explores a range of emotions and themes, from the introspective "Initio" to the triumphant "Alef."
Following this is "EmFraGre," another concerto for milanolo and strings, showcasing Pala's versatility and skill. The album concludes with the monumental "Omayra" Requiem concerto, a nine-movement opus that pays homage to the tragic story of Omayra Sanchez. This piece is a powerful blend of sorrow, reflection, and ultimately, hope, with themes that recur and evolve throughout the work.
Throughout the album, Pala's mastery of the milanolo, a unique instrument of his creation, is evident. His playing is both technically impressive and deeply expressive, making this album a standout in his discography. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate exceptional musicianship, "4 Milanolo Concertos" is an album that demands your attention.
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Tracks
Struny: steny, zhluky, sny - concerto for milanolo and stringsAdrián Demoč, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA, Marian Lejava
Alef - concerto for milanolo and strings: I. „Initio“Pascal Manolios, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA, Marian Lejava
Alef - concerto for milanolo and strings: II. „Paranoia“Pascal Manolios, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA, Marian Lejava
Alef - concerto for milanolo and strings: III. „Halucinatio“Pascal Manolios, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA, Marian Lejava
Alef - concerto for milanolo and strings: IV. „Ritualis“Pascal Manolios, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA, Marian Lejava
Alef - concerto for milanolo and strings: V. „Alef“Pascal Manolios, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA, Marian Lejava
EmFraGre - concerto for milanolo and stringsEvgeny Irshai, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA, Marian Lejava
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: I. Introduction („Requiem aeternam“)Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: II. Theme A (Milan´s theme) [„Kyrie eleison“]Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: III. Theme B (Omayra´s theme) Passacaglia 1 [„Christe eleison“]Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: IV. Passacaglia´s continuation („Dies irae“)Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: V. Passacaglia´s continuation („Tuba mirum/Rex tremendae“)Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: VI. Sonata´s recapitulation (Milan´s theme/Cadenza I) [„Confutatis“]Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: VII. Passacaglia II (Milan´s theme) [„Lacrimosa“]Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: VIII. Stretta of all themes („Lux Aeterna“)Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA
Omayra - Requiem concerto for milanolo and strings, Op. 20: IX. Coda („Libera me“)Marian Lejava, Milan Pala, ENSEMBLE OPERA DIVERSA