PROJEKTS and IDEAS
ECHO OF A BYGONE ERA
Russian Music of the Late Romantic Era
for Cello and Piano
This program brings together two masterworks of the Russian late Romantic period, in which the emotional depth of Rachmaninov and the dark inner tension of Myaskovsky merge into a moving musical dialogue. Between longing and renewal, an impressive soundscape unfolds — a portrait of an era in transition.
CELLO BY CANDLELIGHT
"Bach’s music will provide our time with the spiritual concentration and depth so necessary for us."
— Albert Schweitzer
Dmitrij Gornowskij brings Bach’s Cello Suites to life as intimate monologues, combining technical virtuosity with profound emotional depth. The carefully curated selection of movements takes the audience on a contemplative journey through the rich soundscape of the Baroque era.
THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES
Three Decades of Russian Music
for Cello and Piano
At the heart of this program are the major cello sonatas by Shostakovich and Prokofiev, works that combine musical intensity with a reflection of the social tensions of their time. Complemented by Prokofiev’s early Ballade, the program creates a compelling arc spanning three decades of Russian musical history.
GOLDBERG VARIATIONS
Bach in an Unusual Trio – Arrangement by D. Sytkovezky
Bach’s Goldberg Variations, in the arrangement for violin, viola, and cello by D. Sytkovezky, unfold in new tonal colors and contrapuntal nuances, each variation forming its own distinct world. In the intimate glow of candlelight, the trio brings Bach’s timeless music to life, inviting the audience on a sensuous journey through the sparkling cosmos of the Variations.
CELLO PUR – GASPAR CASSADÓ IN FOCUS
"Music will touch our soul, unfolding its colors within us."
— Gaspar Cassadó
This program portrays Gaspar Cassadó as a virtuoso, arranger, and bridge between tradition and modernity. His arrangements and original works intertwine Spanish folklore, Baroque elegance, and Romantic sonority. From the Sonata in the Old Spanish Style to virtuosic miniatures, his artistry unfolds as poetic intimacy, technical brilliance, and vivid tonal painting.
HOMMAGE TO GREGOR PIATIGORSKY
"The cello is my voice, and through it I speak what words cannot express." — Gregor Piatigorsky
This program honors Gregor Piatigorsky as a charismatic cellist, arranger, and literary observer, whose transcriptions and interpretations opened new expressive possibilities for the cello. From Haydn’s Divertimento to Stravinsky’s Pulcinella, and on to virtuosic miniatures, his artistry unfolds as a blend of lyrical expressiveness, technical brilliance, wit, and chamber music sophistication.