Juon: Weisse Nächte

Performed By Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musician, Jennifer Orchard & Igor Kraevsky

Composed by Paul Juon, pieces spanning the years 1910-1940 are presented on this world premiere CD. It shows Juon’s development from a young unabashed admirer of Tchaikovsky and Sibelius to the mature and serious voice of the established artist.

Track listing:

1. Zwei kleine stücke, Op. 52: I. Sárika [2:59]
2. Zwei kleine stücke, Op. 52: II. Árva [3:09]
3. Elegie, Op. 49a: "Weiße Nächte" [8:04]
4. Acht Violinstücke, Op. 64: I. Ballade [3:03]
5. Acht Violinstücke, Op. 64: II. Wiegenlied [2:45]
6. Acht Violinstücke, Op. 64: III. Burleske [1:25]
7. Acht Violinstücke, Op. 64: IV. Melodie [2:25]
8. Acht Violinstücke, Op. 64: V. Ländler [2:22]
9. Acht Violinstücke, Op. 64: VI. Canzonetta [3:00]
10. Acht Violinstücke, Op. 64: VII. Elegie [3:32]
11. Acht Violinstücke, Op. 64: VIII. Mazurka [1:53]
12. Five Compositions for Violin and Piano, Op. 72: I. Chant D'amour [3:16]
13. Five Compositions for Violin and Piano, Op. 72: II. Elegie [3:53]
14. Five Compositions for Violin and Piano, Op. 72: III. Valsette [3:04]
15. Five Compositions for Violin and Piano, Op. 72: IV. Chant Berceau [4:05]
16. Five Compositions for Violin and Piano, Op. 72: V. Humoresque [4:04]
17. Burletta, Op. 97 [11:35]

Total Playing Time: 62:00