Born in Russia, Victoria Borisova-Ollas has lived in Sweden since 1993. In the international music press, she has been described as ‘a composer with a sparkling individual voice’ and an ‘orchestrator of the greatest virtuosity’. This is borne out by this well-filled album which features five works from 2003 to 2013, in performances by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra (RSPO) with which Borisova-Ollas enjoys a long-standing collaboration. Angelus was composed for the 850th anniversary of the city of Munich and takes the listener on a walk through the city and its many clock towers. Angelus is conducted by Andrey Boreyko, who has championed the music of Borisova-Ollas for many years.
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Reviews
"... The compelling performances of these splendid works by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra led by Audrey Boreyko, Martyn Brabbins, and Sakari Oramo, along with the equally compelling sonics, make this disc a winner all around..."
David DeBoor Canfield – Fanfare – March/April 2021
Recommended
“… On the evidence of this compilation of works, Victoria Borisova-Ollas is a very individual and significant voice. I’m very glad that I’ve made the acquaintance of her music through this terrific disc and I look forward to hearing more of her output.”
John Quinn – MusicWeb-International.com – 12 February 2021
"... Borisova-Ollas writes with colour and ingenuity." ****
Jeremy Pound – BBC Music magazine (Brief Notes) – December 2020
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