Iñaki Alberdi (accordion) & Asier Polo (cello)Basque National Orchestra, Jose Ramon Encinar
This release celebrates Sofia Gubaidulina’s 80th birthday in October. Her contemporary compositions show her affinity with human emotions and life itself. Seven Words was written for classical accordion, cello and strings, In croce for accordian and cello and Cadenza and Et exspecto for accordion. A handy collection of most of Sofia Gubaidulina's important works for the accordion. BBC Music Magazine
Gubaidulina's religious nature, specifically Russian Orthodox, finds expression in each of these pieces. Each also makes use of her much-loved bayan, the Russian button accordion played here with great virtuosity by Inaki Alberdi...the performer's interpretation goes, with her encouragement, well beyond the composer's notation...This is a remarkable, compelling work. Gramophone Magazine
Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice
Etcetera – KTC1433
