Poetic Moods is a musical journey into the world of selected Ukrainian piano music of the past one hundred years, much of it unknown thus far. Characterized by sentimentalism, intimate lyricism, poetic charm and wit, the featured pieces evoke a diverse range of moods and colours. Although each composer portrays a distinct musical style and language, the aesthetics of deep poetic expression can be felt in common among them.

Many unique Ukrainian-born composers flourished at the beginning of the 20th century: Reinhold Glière, Sergei Prokofiev, Nikolai Roslavets, Fedir Akimenko, Sergei Bortkiewicz, among others. The composers featured on Poetic Moods have left us a legacy which continues this lyrical tradition. One recording cannot span the entire gamut of noteworthy Ukrainian piano works. It does, however, provide the listener with a selection of some of the finest examples of this repertoire and represents the creative individuality of each composer.

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