Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra

Dmitry Yablonsky, Conductor and Cello
MultiPiano Ensemble, and solo pianist Alon Kariv

Melody by Ukrainian composer, Myroslav Skoryk (1938-2020)

Myroslav Skoryk was a Ukrainian composer and teacher. His music is contemporary in style and contains stylistic traits from Ukrainian folk music traditions. Skoryk was awarded the titles People's Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine.

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor

Performed by piano soloist Alon Kariv (First prize winner of the Young Artist Competition in Jerusalem).

• • Molto allegro con fuoco in G minor
  • Andante in E Major
  • Presto-Molto allegro e vivace in G Major

lgnaz Moscheles (1794-1870)
"Les Contrastes,” Grand Duo Op. 115 (for 2 pianos in 8 hands & orchestra), American Premiere

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) & lgnaz Moscheles (1794-1870)
"Fantasie Brilliante & Variations" (for 2 pianos & orchestra), American Premiere

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Baruch Berliner (1942- )
“Jacob's Dream” Cello Concerto, American Premiere

Performed by cello soloist Dmitry Yablonsky.

1. 1. lsaac's Blessing
   2. Jacob's Dream
   3. Cadenza (Prayer)
   4. Gate to Heaven

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93

1. 1. Allegro vivace e con brio (F Major)
   2. Allegretto scherzando (Bb Major)
   3. Tempo di menuetto (F Major)
   4. Allegro vivace (F Major)