https://youtu.be/jlGj9bMjB6U?si=DuRgcomgkYSDApvn; F.Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody №2 (arr. for two marimbas by Yaroslav Donskov); 11:01; The second Hungarian Rhapsody (S.244/2) by Franz Liszt is one of the most recognizable works of classical music. It was written in 1847 and dedicated to the Hungarian writer and politician Count Laszlo Teleki, and was first published in 1851 in the form of a piano solo. The work is based on folklore themes: it contains motifs of Hungarian and Gypsy songs and dances, reflecting the national flavor. https://youtu.be/5ZkBbF7W9iM?si=wAG9t273jJMHzm1w; A.Piazolla - "Shark" (arr. for cello and marimba by Anna Plotkina and Yaroslav Donskov); 4:09; "Shark" (Spanish: "Escualo") is an emotional tango by Astor Piazzolla, embodying the innovative style of "nuevo tango" with its mixture of classical traditions and jazz elements. The composition fascinates with the intense melody of the cello and the soft and stubborn rhythm of the marimba, conveying the drama and depth of the Argentine tango. https://youtu.be/TbPyI_FDx78?si=xbluscip0CELjjW3; A.Piazolla - "Oblivion" (arr. for cello and marimba by Anna Plotkina and Yaroslav Donskov); 3:54; "Oblivion" (Spanish: "Olvido") is one of Astor Piazzolla's most famous tangos, written in 1982 and widely known for the soundtrack to the Italian film "Henry IV" directed by Marco Bellocchio. The work was nominated for a Grammy Award, firmly entered the repertoire of classical and tango ensembles and became a symbol of Piazzolla's creative genius. https://youtu.be/p-Cx5lXvy90?si=vdtx05oRdg1sMyox; Y.Donskov - Sonata for marimba №1 in h-moll, op. 1; 24:59; Yaroslav Donskov's "Sonata No. 1 in B Minor" is included in the opus of 2 sonatas for marimba and made its debut at Yaroslav's solo concert. It is written in the traditional style, and, observing the classical canons, consists of 4 parts. The first part is "Big and friendly". Allegro giusto", the second is "Adagio and molto espresivo", the third is "Scherzo. Con bravura" and the fourth - "Allegro Maestro and the tempo of music" https://youtu.be/ALLkFAa8ydk?si=0_p-Boa-mD3FfN1_; F.Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody №7 (arr. for two marimbas by Yaroslav Donskov); 7:09; Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 7 (S.244/7) is written in D minor and is part of a series of nineteen Hungarian rhapsodies for solo piano. The work is based on three melodies: one of them (Chlopitzky nótát) and two authentic Hungarian folk songs (Nincsen nékem kedvesebb vendégem and Nem láttam én télen fecskét). Rhapsody embodies the national flavor of Hungarian music, combining folklore motifs with virtuoso piano technique typical of Liszt's style. https://youtu.be/gAK1F7W9QNg?si=iB1FzCDj0Aj_ZsJ8; A.Piazzolla - Libertango (arr. for cello and marimba by Nikolai and Alexei Gerassimez); 4:01; Libertango is a landmark work by Astor Piazzolla, created in 1974 and marked the heyday of the nuevo tango style, in which traditional tango rhythms are combined with elements of jazz and classical music. The composition got its name by merging the Spanish words libre ("freedom") and tango — this reflects its spirit: intense, expressive, innovative. "Libertango" became a worldwide hit: it was repeatedly arranged, played in films (for example, in the film "The Smell of a Woman") and firmly entered the repertoire of musicians of various genres. https://youtu.be/im7CiEHveeM?si=sPWlm10QzFZ2bdPy; L. van Beethoven - Fantasy in G minor, Op. 77 (arr. for Yaroslav Donskov's marimba); 9:57; Ludwig van Beethoven's Fantasy in G Minor for Piano (Op. 77) was written in 1809 and stands out for its free form, combining an improvisational manner with a thoughtful compositional structure. The work consists of several contrasting sections: from a thoughtful, almost recitative-like opening theme to virtuoso passages and variations demonstrating the performer's skill. Despite the relative rarity of performance in concert practice, fantasy is appreciated by musicologists for the depth of images and the vivid manifestation of Beethoven's individual style. https://youtu.be/UdpAP_smPF4?si=I3vDxv9YisKj9KwQ; L. van Beethoven-Piano Sonata No. 1 "Prestissmo" (arr. for Yaroslav Donskov's marimba); 5:17; The finale of Ludwig van Beethoven's First Piano Sonata in F Minor (Op. 2 No. 1) is a Prestissimo movement characterized by a rapid tempo, intense energy and virtuosic texture that places high demands on the performer's technique. The music is based on sharp rhythmic figures and sharp dynamic contrasts: repetitive motifs and rapid scale-like passages create a sense of unstoppable movement, sometimes turning into almost dramatic expression. At the same time, echoes of the classical tradition are clearly heard in the finale (in the structure and methods of material development), but they are reinterpreted through the prism of the Beethoven temperament — this is how the composer's individual style was born, which was destined to radically change piano music.