Kabalevsky's natural talent was for catchy tunes, clear structures and audience-pleasing rhythms; beautifully crafted, eminently accessible, full of wit and charm. • His position as a Stalin regime-friendly, arch-conservative critic did nothing to win him friends. • All works recorded here performed by Swedish cellist Torleif Thedeen. • The NDR Radiophilharmonie Hannover is conducted by Eiji Oue; Adrian Prabava (Suite op. 24a).
2 Largo, Molto Espressivo - Eiji Oue/Ndr Radiophilharmonie
3 Allegretto - Eiji Oue/Ndr Radiophilharmonie
4 Molto Sostenuto - Allegro Molto E Energico - Tempo I - Eiji Oue/Ndr Radiophilharmonie
5 Poco Marcato - Attacca - Eiji Oue/Ndr Radiophilharmonie
6 Andante Con Moto - Allegro Agitato - Molto Tranquillo - Eiji Oue/Ndr Radiophilharmonie
7 Overture - NDR Radiophilharmonie
8 The People's Feast - NDR Radiophilharmonie
9 The People's Calamity - NDR Radiophilharmonie
10 The People's Insurrection - NDR Radiophilharmonie
Kabalevsky's natural talent was for catchy tunes, clear structures and audience-pleasing rhythms; beautifully crafted, eminently accessible, full of wit and charm. • His position as a Stalin regime-friendly, arch-conservative critic did nothing to win him friends. • All works recorded here performed by Swedish cellist Torleif Thedeen. • The NDR Radiophilharmonie Hannover is conducted by Eiji Oue; Adrian Prabava (Suite op. 24a).
