The Overture Maslenitsa, Op. 36, was composed by Airat Ichmouratov during the years of 2012 and 2013. It was commissioned and premiered in Chicoutimi, Canada on 24 February 2013 by L'Orchestre Symphonique du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean under the baton of French-Canadian conductor Jacques Clément.[1][2]
| Maslenitsa Overture | |
|---|---|
| by Airat Ichmouratov | |
 Maslenitsa Overture Op.36 by Airat Ichmouratov (front page) | |
| Opus | 36 |
| Composed | 2012–2013 |
| Dedication | Jacques Clément & l'Orchestre symphonique du Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Recorded | Chandos Records – CHAN 20172 (June 2020) |
| Duration | 11 minutes |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 24 February 2013 |
| Location | Théâtre C de Chicoutimi |
| Conductor | Jacques Clément |
| Performers | l'Orchestre symphonique du Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean |
Structure
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The Overture comprises several sections which could be divided into two larger parts. A typical performance lasts somewhat around 11 minutes.
- Lento religioso – Poco più mosso – Allegro brillante – Maestoso –
- Lento – Allegro brillante – Presto festivo – Moderato maestoso – Poco meno mosso – Presto festivo
Instrumentation
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This symphony is scored for the following orchestra (percussion, performed by 3 players):[3]
Recording
edit- Chandos Records: CHAN 20172 – Ichmouratov; Overtures/Symphony; Orchestre de la Francophonie; Jean-Philippe Tremblay, conductor[4]
Critical reception
editThe recording of the Maslenitsa Overture gained average-to-positive reviews. David Nice of BBC Music Magazine wrote: "The ‘Maslenitsa’ Overture, celebrating the Russian shrovetide festival, is all generic stuff".[5] Guy Rickards of Gramophone wrote: "A vibrantly orchestrated homage to Glinka and Mussorgsky".[6] Colin Clarke of Classical Explorer wrote: "Maslenitsa Overture, a colourful musical picture of the week before Lent".[7]
References
edit- ^ Arthur Kaptainis. "Ichmouratov; Overtures/Symphony" (PDF). www.eclassical.com. Chandos Records Catalogue CHAN 20172- Booklet. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Beaucage, Réjean. "Orchestre de la Francophonie & Jean-Philippe Tremblay Airat Ichmouratov: Symphony". panm360.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Ichmouratov, Airat : Maslenitsa, op.36". daniels-orchestral.com. Daniels' Orchestral Music Online. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Chandos -Catalogue – Ichmouratov; Overtures/Symphony". www.chandos.net. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Nice, David (6 August 2020). "Airat Ichmouratov: Symphony; Overtures". classical-music.com. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Rickards, Guy (1 August 2020). "Ichmouratov Symphony 'On the Ruins of an Ancient Fort'". Gramophone Magazine. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Clarke, Colin (26 July 2020). "East meets West: The Music of Airat Ichmouratov". www.classicalexplorer.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
External links
edit- Airat Ichmouratov – composer, official website
- Complete recording of the Overture Maslenitsa Op.36 by Orchestre de la Francophonie – Release Date: 2 June 2020
