Description
Viktoria Mullova – The Peasant Girl / Onyx 2x Audio CD 2011 / ONYX 4070
UPC 880040407027
Product Details
Title: Viktoria Mullova – The Peasant Girl
Artists: Viktoria Mullova, The Matthew Barley Ensemble
Label: Onyx
Release Date: 2011
Format: 2 x CD, Album
Country: Europe
Genre: Jazz, Classical, Folk, World, & Country
UPC: 880040407027
Description
"The Peasant Girl" is an eclectic and vibrant album by the Russian-born British violinist Viktoria Mullova, accompanied by The Matthew Barley Ensemble. Released in 2011 under Onyx, this double CD set explores a rich tapestry of musical genres, blending Jazz, Classical, Folk, and World music. The album features innovative arrangements by Matthew Barley, including reinterpretations of works by composers such as John Lewis, Florian Hermann, Béla Bartók, Joe Zawinul, and Zoltán Kodály, among others. Mullova's virtuosic violin playing, combined with the ensemble's dynamic performance, creates a unique listening experience that transcends traditional genre boundaries, reflecting Mullova's known versatility and her interest in exploring diverse musical landscapes.
Track List
CD 1
- DuOud – For Nedim (For Nadia) (5:32)
- John Lewis / Bratsch – Django (6:43)
- Florian Hermann – Dark Eyes (6:51)
- Bratsch – Er Nemo Klantz With Bartok Duos (8:19)
- Weather Report (Joe Zawinul) – The Peasant (9:34)
- Bartók – Duos With Improvisations (10:47)
- Barley – Yura (4:44)
CD 2
- Bratsch – Bi Lovengo (3:04)
- Weather Report (Joe Zawinul) – The Pursuit Of The Woman With The Feathered Hat (5:56)
- Youssou N'Dour – Life (4:34)
- Kodály – Duo For Violin And Cello, Op. 7Allegro Serioso (7:39)
Interesting
Viktoria Mullova's "The Peasant Girl" is a testament to her innovative spirit and her ability to bridge the worlds of classical music with other genres. The album's title reflects Mullova's exploration of her roots and the folk influences that permeate her music. The inclusion of pieces like "Dark Eyes," a traditional Russian folk song, and the jazz compositions of John Lewis and Joe Zawinul, alongside classical works by Bartók and Kodály, showcases Mullova's diverse musical interests and her exceptional skill in bringing these different musical worlds together.
Key Credits
- Violin: Viktoria Mullova
- Cello: Matthew Barley
- Ensemble: The Matthew Barley Ensemble
- Piano: Julian Joseph
- Drums, Percussion: Paul Clarvis
- Marimba, Vibraphone, Percussion: Sam Walton
- Producer: Matthew Barley, Viktoria Mullova
- Engineer [Balance]: Andrew Dudman, Simon Kiln
- Executive-Producer: Matthew Cosgrove
- Design: Shaun Mills
- Photography: Nick White
