![]() If I had not known that it was by Garayev, I would certainly identified it as being by Shostakovich or, failing that, Weinberg. That is evident from the very first notes of the Sonata for violin and piano. It is interesting to read that as a student at the Moscow State Conservatoire he was able to attend classes given by Shostakovich who the notes explain “.had a powerful influence on the young composer”. ![]() It is therefore extremely heartening that this disc gives us the opportunity to hear the first ever recording of his Sonata for violin and piano, and the first complete recording of his 24 Preludes for piano. Gara Garayev (also variously Qara Qarayev and Kara Karayev), a giant of Azerbaijani culture, was certainly its most significant composer. 2014, La Grange au Lac, Évian, Franceįirst recording (sonata) first complete recording (preludes) ![]() Support us financially by purchasing this from
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