Edito de Cyprien Katsaris Archives, Vol. 21 - Live in Moscow - International TchaikovskyThis issue affords an opportunity to hear Cyprien Katsaris performing in the 1970 International Tchaikovsky Competition. Created in 1958 during the Cold War, this prestigious concours was seen as the embodiment of the cultural superiority of the USSR, galvanised by the technological triumph of the Sputnik space launch a few weeks before. This programme illustrates the manifold aspects of Cyprien Katsaris? personality at the age of 19. This recording allows us, like members of the jury ? chaired on that occasion by Emil Gilels ? or as simple spectators, to appreciate the young candidate?s interpretations. The works here include the brilliant, vigorous Toccata of the Estonian composer Jaan Rääts, which was the compulsory piece for all candidates, along with the final Prelude and Fugue of Dimitry Shostakovich, a composer rarely found in Cyprien Katsaris? repertoire. Lire la suite