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