Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Orchestra of the Tatar State Opera and Ballet Theater conducted by Isai Sherman.
I - Morning: 0:00
II - Grandfather's Story: 2:14
III - Merry Game: 6:04
Luppov's Children Suite was composed in 1960, being premiered in Kazan on October 5 of 1960, conducted by Ilyas Aukhadeev. Scored for solo strings and divided in three compact movements, the suite is characterized by its indebtedness to the Russian romantic tradition. Unfortunately that's pretty much all the info that is available online about this piece.
The first movement is monothematic. It begins with a rhythmic accompaniment from low strings, over which upper strings introduce a broad and lyrical main theme. The central part is a vigorous as brief development of the material before the theme is recapitulated in its original form. A firm chord ends the movement.
The second movement is written in form of an arch. It opens with a severe and austere main theme on cellos and basses, to which violas and violin are added in counterpoint. The music then reaches an expressive climax in the central part, before returning to the opening's severity as the movement draws to a close.
The third movement is structured in sonata form. It begins with a rhythmic and vigorous main theme on violins, followed by a more lyrical second theme on cellos. A brief development in form of an animated dance then takes place, before the material is recapitulated. The suite ends with an energetic coda.
Thanks to Corentin Boissier for making this music available, check the original video on his channel @collectionCB3 : tinyurl.com/2yjlwjmy
Picture: "Spring" (1960) by Russian painter Boris Stepanovich Lukoshkov.
Musical analysis written by myself.
Unfortunately, the score is not available.
Orchestra of the Tatar State Opera and Ballet Theater conducted by Isai Sherman.
I - Morning: 0:00
II - Grandfather's Story: 2:14
III - Merry Game: 6:04
Luppov's Children Suite was composed in 1960, being premiered in Kazan on October 5 of 1960, conducted by Ilyas Aukhadeev. Scored for solo strings and divided in three compact movements, the suite is characterized by its indebtedness to the Russian romantic tradition. Unfortunately that's pretty much all the info that is available online about this piece.
The first movement is monothematic. It begins with a rhythmic accompaniment from low strings, over which upper strings introduce a broad and lyrical main theme. The central part is a vigorous as brief development of the material before the theme is recapitulated in its original form. A firm chord ends the movement.
The second movement is written in form of an arch. It opens with a severe and austere main theme on cellos and basses, to which violas and violin are added in counterpoint. The music then reaches an expressive climax in the central part, before returning to the opening's severity as the movement draws to a close.
The third movement is structured in sonata form. It begins with a rhythmic and vigorous main theme on violins, followed by a more lyrical second theme on cellos. A brief development in form of an animated dance then takes place, before the material is recapitulated. The suite ends with an energetic coda.
Thanks to Corentin Boissier for making this music available, check the original video on his channel @collectionCB3 : tinyurl.com/2yjlwjmy
Picture: "Spring" (1960) by Russian painter Boris Stepanovich Lukoshkov.
Musical analysis written by myself.
Unfortunately, the score is not available.
