Shades of Time

The Nikolai Nekrasov Academic Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments of Radio Orpheus (opens in a new window) performed at the Moscow House of Composers. The program, entitled "Shades of Times," introduced listeners to the works of the author of the second half of the 20th century, Georgy Shenderev, and the innovative works of our contemporary, Evdokia Sandler.

Georgy Shenderev is a virtuoso accordionist. His work is imbued with love for folk art, which he rethought within the framework of the academic tradition.

Evdokia Sandler is a pianist, harpsichordist, flutist, finalist and winner of the special prize of the "Score-2024" competition. Her music is a daring experiment, where folk motifs meet the latest trends.

The works were performed by the Nekrasov Orchestra. The orchestra's artistic director, Evgeny Volchkov, and conductor Andrei Stepanenko took turns at the conductor's stand.

The Nekrasov Orchestra gives concerts at central venues in Moscow, participates in festivals, charity events, and tours around Russia. The repertoire includes folklore and classical music, melodies of the peoples of the world, and modern compositions.

Program:

Part I

Composer: Evdokia Sandler

Conductor: Evgeny Volchkov

1. "Short Pieces" for domra quartet, piccolo flute and percussion

Performed by: Vasily Lebedev (piccolo flute) and soloists of the N.N. Nekrasov AORNI of the Orpheus Television and Radio Broadcasting Center: Anzhelika Baturkina (small domra), Anastasia Shcherbakova (small domra), Vladimir Samokhin (alto domra), Anna Timoshina (bass domra), Filipp Fitin (percussion)

2. "Fairy Tale of Fairy Tales" suite for balalaika and ORNI in 4 parts: 1. "Once Upon a Time", 2. "In the Far Far Away Kingdom", 3. "Firebird", 4. "At a Broken Trough". Soloist: Konstantin Zaharato (balalaika)

3. Two parts from the suite for balalaika and ORNI "Dances of Shadows"

Soloist: Konstantin Zaharato (balalaika)

Part II

Composer: Georgy Shenderev

Conductor: Andrey Stepanenko

1. Russian Rhapsody

2. Concerto for domra in three parts

Soloist - Evgeny Volchkov (domra)

3. Three parts from the suite "Meadow Patterns" (Round dance, waltz, quadrille)

4. "The high moon is burning", "It is not the wind that bends the branch"

Soloist - Tatyana Simushina (folk vocals)

5. Concertino for domra

Soloist - Konstantin Nosyrev (domra)

6. "Volga Pictures"

Soloist - Konstantin Ryabinin (accordion)

Moscow, House of Composers. March 14, 2025.