Postscriptum
Musical search for traces in the cosmopolitan city St. Petersburg, with world premiere recording
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GEN 24861 EAN: 4260036258615
5.4.202424.90 €
The city of Petersburg has a complex history, merging diverse cultural influences into a distinct profile. The forces generated amid the constant interplay of repression and the yearning for freedom find expression in experimentation. This led the Günter-Kim duo to explore the cosmopolitan city in search of traces. In the process, the cello-piano duo has discovered various compositions related to Dmitri Shostakovich: Boris Goltz, Galina Ustvolskaya, Boris Arapov... and, as a world premiere recording, Leonid Gorokhov. The duo's arrangements of Shostakovich's Spanish and Jewish songs symbolize a thoughtful approach to foreign cultures. This stands in stark contrast to the current somber reality: Petersburg, once the gateway to Europe, is on the brink of closing itself off.
DSCH Journal
"{Shostakovich Sonata} Günter’s opening piano statement, with its sly rubato in bar 7, sets the stage for characterful performances from both players, full of individual touches. […] Other rare delights here include Boris Arapov’s powerful and dramatic Cello Sonata (composed in 1985), which is given an excellent performance [...] Leonid Gorokhov’s recent Serenade for Two Cellos (composed in 2021) is a genuinely captivating work […] Without doubt, there are some “finds” here that will make this an essential set for some." Review by Michael Mishra, March 2025
Die Tonkunst
"Egal, was Stanislas Kim spielt, es überzeugt, ja begeistert, und das nicht nur technisch oder klanglich. Seine gestalterischen Fähigkeiten schließen die Dimensionen gedanklicher Durchdringung ein. Gleiches gilt ohne Abstriche auch für Marie Rosa Günter. Technisch so brillant wie unaufdringlich, mit mitteilungsdichtem Anschlag, voller prägnanter und expressiver Gestik ist sie perfekte Solistin wie ideale Partnerin auf Augenhöhe. [...] denkbar größtes Hörvergnügen." Rezension von Ekkehard Ochs, Januar 2025
Radio France
In the broadcast Le Disque classique du jour from November 21,2024 the album Postscriptum was featured.
05.07.2024: Nominated for the German Record Critics Award, Longlist 3/2024
LVZ
"The fact that the two artists present their program sympathetically and are also responsible for the design of the booklet only goes to show that this exploratory tour to St. Petersburg is genuinely close to their hearts. Their joy of discovery is also transferred to the audience." Bericht über das Konzert im Bundesverwaltungsgericht, Werner Kopfmüller, June 24, 2024
Klassik heute
"... deep insights into the astonishingly broad cosmos of St. Petersburg music [...] All in all an unusual programme, but artistically at the very highest level." Review by Martin Blaumeiser, June 20, 2024
O-Ton Kulturmagazin
"If you don't know the city yet, this album is a good way to get to know it musically." Review by Michael S. Zerban, April 29, 2024
Orchestergraben
Beatrice Ballin spoke to Marie Rosa Günter in an interview about the creation of the album, which is dedicated to 20th century composers from St Petersburg. The interview can be read here.
Ö1 "Vorgestellt"
Marie-Theres Himmler presents the album Postscriptum in the broadcast "Vorgestellt" on April 18, 2024 at 11:30. Follow this link.
Marie Rosa Günter Piano
Stanislas Emanuel Kim Cello
Leonid Gorokhov Cello
The city of Petersburg has a complex history, merging diverse cultural influences into a distinct profile. The forces generated amid the constant interplay of repression and the yearning for freedom find expression in experimentation. This led the Günter-Kim duo to explore the cosmopolitan city in search of traces. In the process, the cello-piano duo has discovered various compositions related to Dmitri Shostakovich: Boris Goltz, Galina Ustvolskaya, Boris Arapov... and, as a world premiere recording, Leonid Gorokhov. The duo's arrangements of Shostakovich's Spanish and Jewish songs symbolize a thoughtful approach to foreign cultures. This stands in stark contrast to the current somber reality: Petersburg, once the gateway to Europe, is on the brink of closing itself off.
DSCH Journal
"{Shostakovich Sonata} Günter’s opening piano statement, with its sly rubato in bar 7, sets the stage for characterful performances from both players, full of individual touches. […] Other rare delights here include Boris Arapov’s powerful and dramatic Cello Sonata (composed in 1985), which is given an excellent performance [...] Leonid Gorokhov’s recent Serenade for Two Cellos (composed in 2021) is a genuinely captivating work […] Without doubt, there are some “finds” here that will make this an essential set for some." Review by Michael Mishra, March 2025
Die Tonkunst
"Egal, was Stanislas Kim spielt, es überzeugt, ja begeistert, und das nicht nur technisch oder klanglich. Seine gestalterischen Fähigkeiten schließen die Dimensionen gedanklicher Durchdringung ein. Gleiches gilt ohne Abstriche auch für Marie Rosa Günter. Technisch so brillant wie unaufdringlich, mit mitteilungsdichtem Anschlag, voller prägnanter und expressiver Gestik ist sie perfekte Solistin wie ideale Partnerin auf Augenhöhe. [...] denkbar größtes Hörvergnügen." Rezension von Ekkehard Ochs, Januar 2025
Radio France
In the broadcast Le Disque classique du jour from November 21,2024 the album Postscriptum was featured.
05.07.2024: Nominated for the German Record Critics Award, Longlist 3/2024
LVZ
"The fact that the two artists present their program sympathetically and are also responsible for the design of the booklet only goes to show that this exploratory tour to St. Petersburg is genuinely close to their hearts. Their joy of discovery is also transferred to the audience." Bericht über das Konzert im Bundesverwaltungsgericht, Werner Kopfmüller, June 24, 2024
Klassik heute
"... deep insights into the astonishingly broad cosmos of St. Petersburg music [...] All in all an unusual programme, but artistically at the very highest level." Review by Martin Blaumeiser, June 20, 2024
O-Ton Kulturmagazin
"If you don't know the city yet, this album is a good way to get to know it musically." Review by Michael S. Zerban, April 29, 2024
Orchestergraben
Beatrice Ballin spoke to Marie Rosa Günter in an interview about the creation of the album, which is dedicated to 20th century composers from St Petersburg. The interview can be read here.
Ö1 "Vorgestellt"
Marie-Theres Himmler presents the album Postscriptum in the broadcast "Vorgestellt" on April 18, 2024 at 11:30. Follow this link.
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Tracklist
- Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975)
Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano
Prelude - Dmitri Shostakovich
Spanish Songs, Op. 100
1. Farewell, Granada - 4. Ronda
- 6. Dream (barcarolle)
- Dmitri Shostakovich
Ballet Suite No. 2 (The Limpid Stream)
Adagio - Leonid Gorokhov (*1967)
Serenade for Two Cellos
1. Ouverture - 2. Scherzo
- 3. Barcarolle
- 4. Aria
- 5. Elegy
- Dmitri Shostakovich
From Jewish Folk Poetry, Song cycle for soprano, contralto, tenor and piano (or orchestra), Op. 79
3. Lullaby - 9. A Good Life
- Dmitri Shostakovich
Sonata in D minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 40
1. Allegro non troppo - 2. Allegro
- 3. Largo
- 4. Allegro
- Dmitri Shostakovich
The First Train
Tender Girl Song - Arthur Lourié (1891–1966)
5 Préludes fragiles, Op. 1
Prélude No. 3: Tendre, pensif - Boris Tishchenko (1939–2010)
Sonata No. 1 for Cello, Op. 18
Largo rubato - Molto Allegro, Inquieto
- Largo
- Presto
- Largo rubato
- Arthur Lourié
Formes en l´air
No. 1: À Pablo Picasso - Boris Goltz (1913–1942)
24 Préludes, Op. 2
No. 4: Andante con anima - Anton Arensky (1861–1906)
2 Pieces, Op. 12
1. Petite ballade in E minor, Allegretto - 2. Danse capricieuse in D major, Presto
- Galina Ustvolskaya (1919–2006)
12 Preludes for Piano
Prelude No. 1 - Prelude No. 7
- Boris Arapov (1905–1992)
Sonata for Cello and Piano
Sostenuto – Molto cantabile - Allegro vivo
- Moderato assai
The city of Petersburg has a complex history, merging diverse cultural influences into a distinct profile. The forces generated amid the constant interplay of repression and the yearning for freedom find expression in experimentation. This led the Günter-Kim duo to explore the cosmopolitan city in search of traces. In the process, the cello-piano duo has discovered various compositions related to Dmitri Shostakovich: Boris Goltz, Galina Ustvolskaya, Boris Arapov... and, as a world premiere recording, Leonid Gorokhov. The duo's arrangements of Shostakovich's Spanish and Jewish songs symbolize a thoughtful approach to foreign cultures. This stands in stark contrast to the current somber reality: Petersburg, once the gateway to Europe, is on the brink of closing itself off.
DSCH Journal
"{Shostakovich Sonata} Günter’s opening piano statement, with its sly rubato in bar 7, sets the stage for characterful performances from both players, full of individual touches. […] Other rare delights here include Boris Arapov’s powerful and dramatic Cello Sonata (composed in 1985), which is given an excellent performance [...] Leonid Gorokhov’s recent Serenade for Two Cellos (composed in 2021) is a genuinely captivating work […] Without doubt, there are some “finds” here that will make this an essential set for some." Review by Michael Mishra, March 2025
Die Tonkunst
"Egal, was Stanislas Kim spielt, es überzeugt, ja begeistert, und das nicht nur technisch oder klanglich. Seine gestalterischen Fähigkeiten schließen die Dimensionen gedanklicher Durchdringung ein. Gleiches gilt ohne Abstriche auch für Marie Rosa Günter. Technisch so brillant wie unaufdringlich, mit mitteilungsdichtem Anschlag, voller prägnanter und expressiver Gestik ist sie perfekte Solistin wie ideale Partnerin auf Augenhöhe. [...] denkbar größtes Hörvergnügen." Rezension von Ekkehard Ochs, Januar 2025
Radio France
In the broadcast Le Disque classique du jour from November 21,2024 the album Postscriptum was featured.
05.07.2024: Nominated for the German Record Critics Award, Longlist 3/2024
LVZ
"The fact that the two artists present their program sympathetically and are also responsible for the design of the booklet only goes to show that this exploratory tour to St. Petersburg is genuinely close to their hearts. Their joy of discovery is also transferred to the audience." Bericht über das Konzert im Bundesverwaltungsgericht, Werner Kopfmüller, June 24, 2024
Klassik heute
"... deep insights into the astonishingly broad cosmos of St. Petersburg music [...] All in all an unusual programme, but artistically at the very highest level." Review by Martin Blaumeiser, June 20, 2024
O-Ton Kulturmagazin
"If you don't know the city yet, this album is a good way to get to know it musically." Review by Michael S. Zerban, April 29, 2024
Orchestergraben
Beatrice Ballin spoke to Marie Rosa Günter in an interview about the creation of the album, which is dedicated to 20th century composers from St Petersburg. The interview can be read here.
Ö1 "Vorgestellt"
Marie-Theres Himmler presents the album Postscriptum in the broadcast "Vorgestellt" on April 18, 2024 at 11:30. Follow this link.