Art-concert in honor of Soviet composer Alexander Mosolov

Alexander Vasilyevich Mosolov (1900 – 1973) was a Russian composer of the early Soviet era, known best for his early futurist piano sonatas, orchestral episodes, and vocal music. Mosolov studied at the Moscow Conservatory and achieved his greatest fame in the Soviet Union and around the world for his 1926 composition, Iron Foundry.

Mosolov’s works include five piano sonatas, two piano concertos, two cello concertos, a harp concerto, four string quartets, twelve orchestral suites, eight symphonies, and a substantial number of choral and voice pieces.

The harp concerto, composed in 1939, is dedicated to famous Russian harpist Vera Dulova.

The music is illustrated with paintings and photographs from the era of Alexander Mosolov.

Performers

Anna Grishina piano
Nina Mishchenko harp

The concert will be streamed at 19:30BST, on Wednesday, 29 July on the YouTube Chanel of the Russian Culture House