Zach Top 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 Scriabins musical legacy providing a foundation on which to build. In these acclaimed albums we discover Medtners life affirming Sonatas, and hear Louriés journey from Impressionism to pioneering Cubist conceptions. Mosolovs works are bold and complex, while Roslavets new tonal system brings fire and ice, and Stanchinskys 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.