Konradi/Trio Gaspard - Russian Roots

Russian Roots is the Trio Gaspard�s debut recording for Chandos records, for which they are joined by soprano Katharina Konradi for a diverse and rewarding programme that explores the Russian influence across almost 200 years of music. A selection of Russian folksongs set by Beethoven, Shostakovich�s first Piano Trio, his Seven Romances on poems by Blok and Weinberg�s Jewish Songs form the backbone of the recital. These are interspersed with Vocalises (wordless songs) by Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, Gubaidulina and Auerbach.