Tableaux des peintres russes

Tableaux de peintres russes (The Pictures of Russian painters) is one of the most popular compositions for piano of prominent 20th century Ukrainian composer Igor Shamo. The pieces burst with rich imagery, poetry, lyricism and humor, drama and energy. They highlight the characteristic features of Shamo’s musical style: beautiful melodic lines, enriched by suave harmonies, create subtle polyphony with countermelodies over playful ever-changing accompaniment. Refined and inventive, Igor Shamo’s piano writing is colorful, diverse and perfectly crafted.

This is music that will delight piano players and audiences alike.

The original manuscripts have been destroyed, so our score is based on the 1973 edition. I wish to thank Orlando Bass for his help in finalizing the musical text according to the original. However, with permission of Tamara Shamo (the composer’s daughter), I did correct some obvious mistakes such as octaviations, accidentals, missing or misplaced articulations. I also added a few fingerings.

Dimitri TCHESNOKOV