Rezetdinov L. Labyrinths. Note-book of Polyphonic Pieces

Leonid Rezetdinov’s music has become known to me long ago. His compositional manner is distinct but not only for the artistic maturity. Rezetdinov has a command of skills, warmed by his creative temper and lush fantasy of a master lucky to exist giving birth to music.

The polyphonic cycle «Labirynths» is accepted by me as an instrumental piece in seven movements. I distinctly feel theatrical atmosphere in presence of the prologue («Fanfares») and epilogue («Postlude»), so as in every piece of the whole cycle, realy diverse by images and polyphonic development.

I also would like to mark Rezetdinov’s rhythmical organization in music. Every performer should be especially attentive to polymetrical figures, for they are so necessary in modern musical practice of a young pianist. 

It’s such a pleasure for me to recommend Leonid Rezetdinov’s polyphonic note-book, because it ought to be studied in senior forms of children music schools, institutes and conservatoires.

O. Malov

Contents:

FANFARES. Contrary monorhythmical movement
PUPPETS’ MARCH. Two-parts invention
TWO VOICES. Canon in octave
FIVE PLUS FIVE. Two-parts five-notes invention
LULLABY. Ostinato and supporting voices
FUGHETTA BRAVURA
POSTLUDE