Kancheli, Giya - Piano Quartet: Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano

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 itsprofoundly spiritual impact. The title, implying a return to an original tempo, suggests the quiet constancy of a human heartbeat.