THE RESONANCE ATLAS
Andrey Rubtsov
Biography
Andrey Rubtsov is a Russian composer, oboist and conductor whose chamber catalogue includes works for wind quintet, wind quartet, wind quintet with piano and mixed wind-and-string ensembles. His Three Moods for Woodwind Quintet (2002), Four Bagatelles for Wind Quartet (2007) and Matisse-Sextet (2016) show a sustained engagement with wind instruments.
Why this music interests us
Rubtsov's chamber music has unusually close connections to Resonance's practical forces. Three Moods and the Matisse-Sextet offer contrasting opportunities for wind players, while the Four Bagatelles and RNO Overture extend the possibilities to smaller and mixed ensembles. His work exemplifies how a living composer's substantial wind catalogue can provide the foundation for thoughtful programmes.
Selected works & listening
Three Moods for Woodwind Quintet (2002); Four Bagatelles for Wind Quartet (2007); Matisse-Sextet (2016; wind quintet and piano); RNO Overture (2009; wind quintet and string quartet); Two Canvases for Armenia (2015)
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