(1999) The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra, Vol III: Symphonic Works By Russian Composers In dir ist Freude reserved the viola a special

reserved the viola a special place in their compositions

won a unanimous First Prize at the 28th Instrumental TrioCompetition – Prix Géraldine Whittaker in Neuchâtel

After a first recording entirely dedicated to the Spanish composer Joaquín Turina

Paul McCreesh

Since its founding toward the end of the 1960’s

(1999) The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra, Vol III: Symphonic Works By Russian Composers In dir ist Freude reserved the viola a specialDazzling! Fantastic! these are typical reactions to performances by the Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra. One reviewer wrote: A kind of musical tsunami swept over the hall, everything was immersed in the Russian melodies, deep and wide like an ocean. I simply cannot find the words! I was sobbing like a baby. It was wonderful! This recording features original large scale works and arrangements for balalaika orchestra by Russian composers Rodion Shchedrin,