Behzod Abduraimov's "Shadows of My Ancestors," released on Alpha Classics, is a captivating journey through classical piano repertoire that beautifully blends familiar masterpieces with lesser-known gems. The album opens with Tchaikovsky's evocative "10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75," where Abduraimov's nuanced playing brings the dramatic and romantic scenes of Shakespeare's tragedy to life. The album then transitions into the enchanting and atmospheric "The Walls of Ancient Bukhara" by Alexander Tansman, a suite inspired by the historic city of Bukhara, showcasing Abduraimov's technical prowess and expressive depth. The album concludes with Ravel's "Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55," a challenging and virtuosic work that Abduraimov tackles with remarkable skill and artistry. With a running time of 70 minutes, this album offers a rich and varied listening experience, highlighting Behzod Abduraimov's exceptional talent and versatility as a pianist.
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Tracks
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: I. Folk DanceSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: II. SceneSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: III. MinuetSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: IV. Young JulietSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: V. MasksSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: VI. Montagues and CapuletsSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: VII. Friar LaurenceSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: VIII. MercutioSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: IX. Dance of the Girls With LiliesSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75: X. Romeo and Juliet before PartingSergei Prokofiev, Behzod Abduraimov
The Walls of Ancient Bukhara: I. Mosque KalonDilorom Saidaminova, Behzod Abduraimov
The Walls of Ancient Bukhara: II. Samanid KingdomDilorom Saidaminova, Behzod Abduraimov
The Walls of Ancient Bukhara: III. Tomb of Ismail SamaniDilorom Saidaminova, Behzod Abduraimov
The Walls of Ancient Bukhara: IV. DomesDilorom Saidaminova, Behzod Abduraimov
The Walls of Ancient Bukhara: V. Minaret of DeathDilorom Saidaminova, Behzod Abduraimov
The Walls of Ancient Bukhara: VI. Stars over BukharaDilorom Saidaminova, Behzod Abduraimov
The Walls of Ancient Bukhara: VII. Shadows of AncestorsDilorom Saidaminova, Behzod Abduraimov
The Walls of Ancient Bukhara: VIII. At the Walls of Ancient BukharaDilorom Saidaminova, Behzod Abduraimov
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: I. Ondine. LentMaurice Ravel, Behzod Abduraimov
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: II. Le Gibet. Très lentMaurice Ravel, Behzod Abduraimov
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: III. Scarbo. ModéréMaurice Ravel, Behzod Abduraimov
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