Nikolai Andreyevich Roslavets (1881–1944) was a forward-thinking composer and theorist often regarded as the Russian Arnold Schoenberg for his adoption and advancement of atonality and serial techniques in the early 20th century. He was born in the Chernihiv region of Ukraine and studied at the Moscow Conservatory where he was deeply influenced by the works of Scriabin. As a committed modernist, Roslavets sought to transcend traditional tonal frameworks, devising his own system of "synthetic chords" that prefigured 12-tone composition and provided a rich harmonic language for his compositions.

Roslavets's career unfolded during a period of great political turmoil, which inevitably affected his legacy. He initially enjoyed a prominent status within the Soviet Union's burgeoning cultural sphere but fell out of favor in the 1930s due to the increasing censorship of avant-garde art by the Stalinist regime. His works were largely neglected and unpublished during his later years, and it was not until after the fall of the Soviet Union that his music experienced a renaissance. Recent releases, such as "Roslavets: Complete Piano Works," "Roslavets: Chamber Music," and "Roslavets: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2," reflect the ongoing and well-deserved revival of his oeuvre, which is now acknowledged for its innovative qualities and its significant role in the evolution of modern music.

Genres

Early Modern Classical

Russian Modern Classical

Latest Release

NIKOLAY ROSLAVETS. TWO CHAMBER SYMPHONIES

Nikolai Roslavets

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released September 24, 2021