Credits:

NISHIZAKI, BREINER, QUEENSLAND S

Description:

The Russian Music Series by the Brainer-Nishizaki duo now features Tchaikovskys piano pieces. While many of Tchaikovskys piano pieces require virtuosic technique, the original works featured on this album rely primarily on straightforward technique and win listeners over with their charm and beautiful melodiesmaking them a perfect match for the violin and orchestra arrangements. Brainer, ever the connoisseur, does include effective use of percussion in pieces like The Mowers Song and The Hunt, but he is primarily focused on bringing out their simple beauty. In particular, the tear-jerking pieces like Barcarolle and Autumn Song, as well as the sweet-sounding pieces like Christmas, suit the violin perfectly and are absolutely exquisite.