Koukl/Solovieva/Stewart - The Age of the Russian Avant-Garde: Futurists and Traditionalists Box Set

Modernity in Russian music emerged despite its struggles with the Soviet regime in the early 20th century, with the mystical vision of Scriabin�s musical legacy providing a foundation on which to build. In these acclaimed albums we discover Medtner�s life affirming Sonatas, and hear Louri�s journey from Impressionism to pioneering Cubist conceptions. Mosolov�s works are bold and complex, while Roslavets new tonal system brings �fire and ice�, and Stanchinsky�s sophisticated virtuosity anticipates many aspects of 20th-century style. These remarkable works represent a time of profound change in Russian culture that is still being discovered and assessed today.