Bielow/Nso Ukraine - Myroslav Skoryk: Violin Concertos, Vol. 2 Nos. 5-9

Myroslav Skoryk is one of Ukraine�s leading composers and teachers, with a portfolio of works that include opera, a symphonic transcription of Paganini�s Caprices, and a cycle of nine violin concertos written over a 45-year span (Volume 1 is on 8.574088). Concerto No. 5 utilises jazz elements and a vivid fugato, while Concerto No. 6 explores the use of sensual moods and provocative dance rhythms. Syncopation and lyricism suffuse Concerto No. 7, while No. 9 is both touching and dramatic. Concerto No. 8 offers a representation of events in Chopin�s life through quotations, in combination with Skoryk�s own distinctive musical voice.