Piano Quartet in L'Istesso Tempo

Piano Quartet in L'Istesso Tempo. (Score and Parts) ** By Giya Kancheli (Kantscheli). G Schirmer String Ensemble. 20 pages. G. Schirmer #ED4074. Published by G. Schirmer.

Kancheli, a native of the former Soviet republic of Georgia, has risen to world-class prominence during the past decade. Like much of his music, the Piano Quartet has made a lasting impression on audiences who respond to its profoundly spiritual impact. The title, implying a return to an original tempo, suggests the quiet constancy of a human heartbeat.