Boris Tishchenko, often considered to be the direct musical heir of Shostakovich, maintained a prolific output across all genres. The concise vocal trios â?? one written in memory of the composerâ??s brother â?? are alternately plaintive and urgent. The five movements of the Harp Concerto are played without pause, and the work is significant for expanding the harpâ??s expressive range and requiring the soloist to alternate between two instruments. - IONELLA MARINUTSA/ANARA KHASSENOVA/MIKHAIL SUGAKO
Boris Tishchenko, often considered to be the direct musical heir of Shostakovich, maintained a prolific output across all genres. The concise vocal trios - one written in memory of the composer's brother - are alternately plaintive and urgent. The five movements of the Harp Concerto are played without pause, and the work is significant for expanding the harp's expressive range and requiring the soloist to alternate between two instruments.