{"product_id":"2686765","title":"Phoenix String Quartet - Ukrainian Piano Quintets [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis CD represents pianist Violina Petrychenko's longstanding efforts to promote Ukrainian music in Europe. The programme introduces two composers who represent both poles of Ukrainian musical life - Borys Liatoshynsky (1895 -1968) from central Ukraine and Vasyl Barvinsky  (1888-1963) from the west of the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorys Liatoshynsky was a leading member of the new generation of 20th century Ukrainian composers and was awarded a number of accolades including two Stalin prizes and Vasyl Barvinsky was one of the first Ukrainian composers to gain worldwide recognition. His pieces were published not only in the Soviet Union, but also in Vienna, Leipzig, New York and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recording presents two of the most ambitious Ukrainian piano quintets, which open up different perspectives on one of the most important genres of chamber music, each influenced by unique historical and artistic circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Phoenix String Quartet was established in 2008 in Lviv (Ukraine) by talented musicians, who also perform as soloists and had received numerous awards on International Competitions.  They are joined on this recording by renowned pianist Violina Petrychenko who is dedicated to promoting Ukrainian music and culture and is the artistic director of the \"Sounds of Ukraine\" festival and a soloist with the Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54435906093441,"sku":"2686765","price":19.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/4260052386842.jpg?v=1751069399","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2686765","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}