WBAA.org: New Release: Classical Rebels Chris And Matt

October 24, 2017

Troika is an all-Russian Pentatone release featuring sonatas by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev, along with new arrangements of Russian-themed music from Paul McCartney to Pussy Riot. The cello/piano duo Matt Haimovitzand Christopher O’Riley perform a substantial and creative program based on repression of artists. WBAA Music Director John Clare spoke to Haimovitz and O’Riley about their arrangements, politics, and learning repertoire for the first time.

Learn more about the release here, and be sure to listen for this release and others on WBAA.org and 101.3FM!

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