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Sergey Khachatryan

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Such depth and intensity at such a young age! The genius Khachaturian takes on ShostakovichSergei Khachaturian, the young violinist who won the 2005 Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition. His long-awaited second CD features two Shostakovich concertos. The expansive Concerto No. 1 was composed during Stalins reign of terrorspecifically, during the period of the infamous Zhdanov Criticism. Although it is considered one of Shostakovichs masterpieces, its complex, neurotic music makes it a challenging piece that defies easy interpretation. Yet Khachaturian, at the tender age of 21, brings it to life with astonishing intensity and profound musicality. It is a performance of rare excellence that even seasoned musicians would find difficult to achieve. His smooth, beautiful tone, reminiscent of Oistrakh, is also captivating. Symphony No. 2, which often feels overshadowed by No. 1, also