Sonata in B flat minor
1. Andantino
2. Mazurka
3. Intermezzo
4. Finale
Sonata in B flat minor, op.5 (Premiere Sonate)
5. Andante
6. Mazurka
7. Andante
Sonata in B flat minor, op.3 (Grande Sonate)
8. Allegro feroce
9. Mazurka
10. Andante
11. Finale
12. Epilogue 
Tracklist :
1. Waltz no.1 in G major (Valse di bravura)
2. Nocturne no.1 in B flat minor
3. Waltz no.2 in F minor (Valse melancholique)
4. Waltz no.3 in D major (Valse-Impromptu)
5. Nocturne no.2 in B minor
6. Waltz no.4 in B flat major (Valse de concert)
7. Nocturne no.3 in D minor
8. Waltz no.5 in D flat major
9. Nocturne in G sharp minor (early version of nocturne no.1)
10. Fantasiestück in D flat major
11. Waltz no.6 in F sharp minor
12. Chant du pecheur in B minor
13. Waltz no.7 in G sharp minor 
Tracklist :
1. Mazurka no.1 in A flat major
2. Mazurka no.2 in C sharp minor
Piano sonatina in G major "Esquisses"
3. I. Allegro moderato
4. II. L'Istesso tempo
5. III. Coda
6. Berceuse in D flat major
7. Mazurka no.3 in B minor
8. Mazurka no.4 in G flat major
9. Dumka in E flat minor "Complainte"
10. Mazurka no.5 in C sharp major
11. Reverie in F major
12. Humoresque in D major
13. Mazurka no.6 in A flat major
14. Piece in F sharp minor
15. Mazurka no.7 in E flat minor
16. Capriccio in D major 
Tracklist
1. Scherzo no.1 in B minor
2. Novelette in A major
3. 10 Songs - No.2 Пустыня
4. Scherzo no.2 in B flat minor
5. Fandango-Etude
6. Serenade Espagnole sur des themes donnes par M.Glinka
7. Caprice Brilliant en forme d'ouverture sur le theme de 'La Jota Aragonesa' de M.Glinka
8. La fuite en Egypte, ouverture de H.Berlioz
9. Scherzo no.3 in F sharp major
10. Melodie Espagnole
11. Valse-Caprice: No.1 in A flat major
12. Valse-Caprice: No.2 in D flat major
Mili Balakirev
1. Reminiscenses de l'opera 'La vie pour le Czar' (Glinka)
Mikhail Glinka
2. Ruslan and Lyudmila - Chernomor's March (arr. Balakirev)
Fryderyk Chopin
3. Piano concerto no.1 in E minor, op.11 - II. Romanza
Mili Balakirev
4. Imprompto (after Chopin's Preludes)
Fryderyk Chopin
5. Scherzo no.2 in B flat minor, op.31
Franz Liszt
6. Mazurka Brilliante, S221/R43 (original version)
7. Mazurka Brilliante, S221/R43 (coda by Balakirev)
Ludwig van Beethoven
8. String quartet no.8 in E minor, op.59, no.2 'Rasumovsky' - III. Allegretto (arr. Balakirev)
9. String quartet no.13 in B flat major, op.130 - V. Cavatina (arr. Balakirev)
Mili Balakirev
10. Gondellied in A minor
11. Tarantelle
12. Polonaise Brilliante 
There's certainly no shortage of albums touting a program of "Russian Works for Violin." Indeed, there is an abundance of literature that fits this description. This Chandos album augments the possibilities by including Russian works for viola as well as the violin; this still includes a great deal of well-known repertoire. However, the repertoire chosen by violinist/violist Lydia Mordkovitch takes things in an entirely different direction. Her selections include less frequently performed works by the great composers (Prokofiev's Five Pieces from "Cinderella" and Kabalevsky's Improvisation), as well as pieces by very unfamiliar names (André Volkonsky and Ivan Khandoshkin). The Khandoshkin Violin Sonata in G minor may be the most unexpected work on the disc, offering a very rare glimpse of Russian music from the late-Baroque/early-Classical period. On the violin, Mordkovitch's technique is rather stunning, dashing about the fingerboard of her Stradavari violin with the utmost of ease and precision of intonation. Her viola playing, heard in the premiere recording of Volkonsky's Viola Sonata, is strong but seemingly less secure and effortless as her violin playing. On both instruments, however, Mordkovitch's right arm is extraordinarily harsh and vertical. There are certainly moments in the program when such an approach would be merited, but the abrasive, angular sound that is produced permeates virtually every measure. This consistent level of aggressiveness in Mordkovitch's playing quickly wears on listeners, especially, as in the Khandoshkin sonata, where a lighter more elegant touch is called for. As a tool for exposure to new literature, or as a demonstration of superior left-hand technique, this album is a wise choice; for an example of a fluid right arm and beauty of tone, it is less than ideal. by Mike D. Brownell
Dmitry Kabalevsky (1904-1987)
1 Improvisation, Op. 21• [4:54]
André Volkonsky (1933-1987)
2 Sonata for Viola and Piano• [19:47]
Ivan Khandoshkin (1747-1804)
3 Sonata In G Minor• [26:03]
Sergey Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1891-1953)
4-8 Five Pieces from 'Cinderella'• [18:43]
(Transcription By – Mikhail Fichtenholz)
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
9 Chanson Russe* [3:45]
10 Danse Russe* [2:43]
Piano – Julian Milford*, Nicholas Walker•
Violin, Viola – Lydia Mordkovitch
Oregon's storied past and relevance to jazz cannot be undermined. In addition, this outing signifies only the band's third live recording to coincide with its 30-year legacy. Besides Oregon's somewhat organic approach to jazz or world jazz, drummer Mark Walker adds pop, dazzle, and polyrhythmic fury to the ensemble's often-emotively actualized songbook. Guitarist Ralph Towner augments the overall tonal palate with synths on several pieces, while all of the instrumentalists get equal opportunities to stretch their wares. Beautifully recorded, the artists' well-placed dynamics and intuitive exchanges come to fruition once again. They explore swing grooves and perky rhythmic structures amid woodwind ace Paul McCandless' customary insertions of wistful themes and touching interludes. No major surprises here, but a first-rate effort that should appease the band's longtime admirers. (Recommended.) by Glenn Astarita
Tracklist:
1 Pounce 8:01
Ralph Towner
2 The Prowler 7:10
Ralph Towner
3 Distant Hills 6:48
Ralph Towner
4 Short n' Stout 4:36
Ralph Towner
5 Green and Golden 7:25
Ralph Towner
6 I'll Remember August 8:56
Ralph Towner
7 Raven's Wood 10:21
Ralph Towner
8 Crocodile Romancing 6:31
Glen Moore
9 What River Is This? 9:39
Oregon
10 Witchi-Tai-To 8:44
Jim Pepper
Credits:
Acoustic Bass – Glen Moore
Classical Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Piano, Guitar [Frame Guitar], Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Ralph Towner
Drums, Percussion – Mark Walker
Oboe, English Horn, Soprano Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Tin Whistle [Pennywhistles] – Paul McCandless
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