Viktor Kalabis (1923-2006)

[calyptorhynchus]

Now you've got me on a Kalabis track...

Just one question, is it the case that the Cello Concerto has never been recorded? I can't find a performance.

[Scion7]

And others - couldn't find these:

Cello Conc., op.8, 1951;
Trumpet Conc., op.36, 1973;
Bajka [Fable], chamber orch, op.59, 1983;
Piano Conc. no.2, wind, op.64, 1985;
Diptych, str, op.66, 1987

[Irons]

Piano Concertos are not a genre a warm to, however the Kalabis Concerto is an exception. Understated with a lightness of touch I appreciated very much.
Kalabis has more then one hat! I also listened to his Piano Trio. Modern and progressive with a similarity in the final to Shostakovich. Two works with little if anything in common.

[Symphonic Addict]

Piano Concertos are not a genre a warm to, however the Kalabis Concerto is an exception. Understated with a lightness of touch I appreciated very much.
Kalabis has more then one hat! I also listened to his Piano Trio. Modern and progressive with a similarity in the final to Shostakovich. Two works with little if anything in common.

It must be his First Piano Concerto as his Second one is written in a more modern language, or at least that was I thought when I heard it. Another concerto I gave a listen recently was the Concerto for bassoon and winds and that wasn't my cup of tea at all. It's been the most unappealing work I've heard by him so far.

[Scion7]

re: the concertino for bassoon & wind instruments, Op.61

I agree that the first movement, with its flute/piccolo/slide-whistle parts is basically unlistenable - guaranteed to make your cat or dog flee the hearth!  the center section is much better .... 

[Irons]

It must be his First Piano Concerto as his Second one is written in a more modern language, or at least that was I thought when I heard it. Another concerto I gave a listen recently was the Concerto for bassoon and winds and that wasn't my cup of tea at all. It's been the most unappealing work I've heard by him so far.

Composed 1954.

Piano Trio later in 1974.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Composed 1954.

Piano Trio later in 1974.

I'll try and locate them on youtube. 

PD

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Piano Concertos are not a genre a warm to, however the Kalabis Concerto is an exception. Understated with a lightness of touch I appreciated very much.
Kalabis has more then one hat! I also listened to his Piano Trio. Modern and progressive with a similarity in the final to Shostakovich. Two works with little if anything in common.

Enjoying the PC!  Found it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irPaCOyRDTs

Uploaded by Supraphon.

PD

[Symphonic Addict]

Composed 1954.

Piano Trio later in 1974.

Yes, it is his Piano Concerto No. 1 then. The Piano Concerto No. 2 is from 1985.

[Symphonic Addict]

I had thought that Kalabis's First Symphony hadn't been recorded yet, but it turns out that the very composer conducted it on this recording:

And it is a rather impressive first symphony, even epic in spirit. The last movement is a wonderful passacaglia that ends in a refulgent way. A phenomenal find.

[foxandpeng]

I had thought that Kalabis's First Symphony hadn't been recorded yet, but it turns out that the very composer conducted it on this recording:

And it is a rather impressive first symphony, even epic in spirit. The last movement is a wonderful passacaglia that ends in a refulgent way. A phenomenal find.

Thanks so much for sharing 😊