Aram Khachaturian: Waltz from "Masquerade" (4K) - Makris Symphony Orchestra, Predrag Gosta

Aram Khachaturian's Waltz from the Masquerade Suite, presented at the New Year's Concert on 27 December 2022 by the Makris Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Predrag Gosta.
MORE ABOUT THE COMPOSITION
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When the renowned Aram Khachaturian was tasked with composing music for a play titled "Masquerade" in 1941, he faced quite the challenge. Set to premiere at Moscow's Vakhtangov Theatre, this play was inspired by the poetic genius Mikhail Lermontov. But it was one piece, a waltz, that truly tested Khachaturian's skill. 🎭✨
Can you imagine the feeling of hearing a beautiful waltz that dances between joy and sorrow? That's what Nina, the play’s heroine, felt. And that's what Khachaturian aimed to capture. However, crafting that "perfect" waltz tune was no easy feat. Desperate for inspiration, Khachaturian turned to his old teacher, Nikolai Myaskovsky, who offered melodies from Lermontov's era. And while they didn't directly inspire him, this dive into history led Khachaturian to a breakthrough, creating a waltz that flowed effortlessly after.
Fun fact: He dedicated that waltz to Alla Kazanskaya, the talented actress who brought Nina to life. 🌟
But here's the twist-right after "Masquerade" hit the stage, it was abruptly halted due to Germany's invasion of the USSR. A masterpiece, born amidst challenges and cut short by history.
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MORE ABOUT US
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MAKRIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA made its first concert in Belgrade, Serbia, on January 31, 2015. The orchestra operates under the auspices of the Makris Music Society and the Makris Foundation, and bears the name of the American-Greek composer Andreas Makris (1930-2005).
With the aim to preserve, promote and protect the music and legacy of Andreas Makris, as well as support the development of young musical talents, Makris Music Society has, through its foundation, helped many young artists with scholarships that enabled them to attend masterclasses and workshops in Belgrade, Russia, Germany, Great Britain, USA and Austria. The foundation also helped purchase of musical instruments which are being used by the orchestra as well as other organizations with which the orchestra collaborates.
MSO pays special attention to stylistic interpretation and depending on the repertoire the musicians play on modern or period instruments, or they use certain elements that are appropriate for the appropriate interpretation (e.g. classical or baroque bows). The orchestra gathers some of the most talented musicians in the region, and received the "Orchestra of the Year" Award in 2016 from the Belgrade-based music magazine "Muzika Klasika". In the past several years it has been presenting concerts and operas in Belgrade, Novi Sad and other cities, and has collaborated with soloists such as Evelyn Berezovsky, Natasa Veljkovic, Srdjan Vukasinovic, Urmin Majstorovic, and others. MSO is also the official "orchestra in residence" of the award-winning New Belgrade Opera.
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MORE ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR
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Predrag Gosta stands as a luminary conductor, harpsichordist, baritone, musicologist, and impressario, weaving his magic from New Trinity Baroque to New Belgrade Opera, and from the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre in Atlanta to the Makris Symphony Orchestra in Serbia and the UK. Born in Belgrade, his journey began with the violin and led him to revered institutions like the Trinity College of Music in London, Georgia State University in Atlanta and the University of Oxford.
Renowned worldwide, Gosta has collaborated with eminent artists and dazzled audiences from the Boston Early Music Festival to the stages of Russia, UK and Finland. He has over a dozen recordings to his credit, including two with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Makris Orchestra, and ten with New Trinity Baroque.
An educator at heart, Gosta enlightens at the Belgrade Baroque Academy. His accolades include membership in the Royal Society of Musicians in the UK and the Best Performance in 2017 Award by UMUS. Beyond performances, Gosta spearheads the Early Music Network, upholds the legacy of Andreas Makris, and ventures into music publishing, solidifying his musical imprint.
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