Nardelli, Ivan / Capalbo, Margherita
Prokofiev, Martinu, Taktakischvili: Where The Burian Bs
Burian brings together three masterful 20th-century flute sonatas by Prokofiev, Taktakishvili, and Martinu - works born of exile, conflict, and cultural memory. From the windswept steppes of the East to the concert halls of the West, this Da Vinci Classics album celebrates the flute as a bearer of breath, history, and soul. The music evokes both folk roots and cosmopolitan sophistication, reflecting the composers diverse journeys through revolution, war, and artistic reinvention. Rich in melody, rhythm, and emotional color, these sonatas combine lyricism with modern expressiveness. The album offers listeners a vibrant alternative to abstract avant-garde aesthetics. Prokofievs neoclassical elegance, Taktakishvilis folkloric lyricism, and Martinus spirited clarity intertwine in a poetic musical dialogue. Performed with nuance and passion, these works speak across borders and ideologies. Burian is not only a collection of exceptional music - it is a breath of Eastern wind across Western skies.