M.P. Belaieff

This composition is both a milestone and an interface in Silvestrov's work: it is the end of his 'avant-garde period' and the beginning of what he later calls 'metamusic'. The structure of the work is...

Prince André Volkonsky (1933-2008) was a rather charismatic figure in the Russian post-war music scene. His role as a 'pioneer' in the field of twelve-note music in Russia cannot be overemphasized. Hi...

Hymn for violin and cello was commissioned by violinist Edna Mishell for her international musical project 'Compassion Through Music' which was dedicated to the memory of Yehudi Menuhin. The main idea...

The String Trio by the Armenian composer Tigran Mansurian has been premiered in 2009 at Dilijan Chamber Music Series, Glendale, California. 'Mansurian's new trio is in three short movements. In the fi...

String Quartet No. 1 is one of the most successful and most frequently performed works by Silvestrov. It can be described as a work standing on a threshold between avant-garde and post-avant-garde and...

The edition contains two string quartet miniatures which are 43 years apart. Quartetto piccolo (1961) is Valentin Silvestrov's first twelve-note composition which consists of three little movements me...

Alfred Julius Swan (1890-1970) comes from an English family who has been engaged in the rubber business in Russia for generations. He attended the Conservatoire of St. Petersburg, studied law, music a...

The work was written for the saxophonist Margarita Shaposhnikova, professor at the Gnessin Institute (now Russian Academy of Music), and was performed by her in 1987 in the Great Hall of the Academy....

Immerse yourself in a world of profound emotion and lyrical beauty with "Epitaphium (L. B.)", published by the esteemed edition M.P. Belaieff. This touching composition for viola (alternatively cello)...

The present publication is based on an earlier vocal composition by Mansurian with the same title Four Hayrens for mezzo-soprano and piano (1967). Forty years later, in 2007 (and again revised in 2010...

Original works for viola by Russian composers around the turn of the century are a true rarity. For this reason, this volume also includes works for which the authors have allowed two different possib...

Discover the expressive world of solo literature with the collection "Werke für Violoncello solo" (Works for Solo Cello) from the renowned publisher M.P. Belaieff. The cello captivates with its warm,...

With these demanding romantic performance pieces for violoncello and piano, Belaieff starts a new series in which 'hidden treasures' from the publisher's archives, i.e. works by Russian composers whic...

Mit diesen mittelschweren, romantischen Vortragsstücken für Violoncello und Klavier setzt Belaieff seine Reihe 'verborgene Schätze' des Verlagsarchivs fort. Weniger bekannte Werke und Autoren, vergrif...

In Armenia, the clarinet is considered a popular instrument. Almost all of our duduk players also play the clarinet. In some villages, they call it gralnet and they call the player gralnetist. In Para...

Immerse yourself in a world of lyrical poetry and deep contemplation with "Melodies of the Moments: Cycle VI". Bearing the poignant subtitle "25.10.1893 ... in memoriam P.I.Tsch.", this work for violi...

Capture fleeting moments of deep emotion and musical poetry with "Melodien der Augenblicke: Zyklus II" (Melodies of Moments: Cycle II). Comprising three expressive pieces for violin and piano, this co...

Immerse yourself in fascinating soundscapes with "Melodies of the Moments: Cycle III" (Melodien der Augenblicke: Zyklus III). Published by the renowned edition M.P. Belaieff, this exquisite collection...

Capture the beauty of the fleeting moment: With "Melodien der Augenblicke: Zyklus IV", the renowned publisher M.P. Belaieff presents a captivating work for violin and piano. Comprising three expressiv...

Discover a captivating musical gem with the "Five Pieces" for violin and piano, published by the renowned house M.P. Belaieff. This versatile collection offers musicians the perfect opportunity to com...

Immerse yourself in a captivating musical soundscape: "Two Pieces" for violin and piano, published by the prestigious edition M.P. Belaieff, makes a wonderful addition to any repertoire. This exquisit...