Georgijs Osokins - For Arvo - A Celebration of Baltic Piano Culture and Arvo Pärt’s Timeless Music [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: 4867672
Barcode: 028948676729
Release Date: 11 Sep 2025
Genre: Modern Classical

Georgijs Osokins, the first Baltic (Latvian) pianist to establish himself at the highest level on the international music scene, brings a deeply personal and eloquent perspective to the stage. He takes on an extraordinary project: an ultimate collection of Arvo Pärt’s music for solo piano. In celebration of the Estonian composer’s 90th birthday in 2025 and beyond, Osokins offers a fresh and invigorating interpretation of Pärt’s spiritual and deeply moving compositions. The music for his debut album on Deutsche Grammophon was recorded on a century-old Blue Steinway and unlocks a mesmerising range of overtones and an unparalleled depth of sound. Each piece tells a story, evoking emotions that resonate universally, making this album not just a musical experience but a profound journey for the soul.
 
Tracklist:  
Pärt: Für Alina - Version 1
Pärt: Variations for the Healing of Arinushka
Pärt: Fratres (Transc. Osokins for Piano)
Pärt: No. 1, Der gestiefelte Kater [Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”]
Pärt: No. 2, Rotkäppchen [Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”]
Pärt: No. 3, Schmetterlinge [Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”]
Pärt: No. 4, Tanz der Entenküken [Vier leichte Tanzstücke “Musik für Kindertheater”]
Pärt: Pari intervallo (Transc. Osokins for Piano)
Pärt: I. Allegro [2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 1]
Pärt: II. Larghetto [2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 1]
Pärt: Für Anna Maria
Pärt: I. Allegro energico [2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 2]
Pärt: II. Largo [2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 2]
Pärt: III. Allegro [2 Sonatinas for Piano, Op. 1 No. 2]
Pärt: I. Toccatina [Partita, Op. 2]
Pärt: II. Fughetta [Partita, Op. 2]
Pärt: III. Larghetto [Partita, Op. 2]
Pärt: IV. Ostinato [Partita, Op. 2]
Pärt: Fragile e conciliante (Transc. Osokins for Piano) [Lamentate]
Pärt: Hymn to a Great City
Pärt: Für Alina - Version 2