Sonya Bach - Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2

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Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Sonata was extensively revised by the composer in 1931, and the revised version is tighter and thinner in texture than the original version of 1913. It represents a supreme challenge to the pianist in either version, and has all the hallmarks of the composer at the height of his powers. The 6 Moments Musicaux Op.16 are early works which exhibit the flamboyance of the youthful virtuoso. Sonya Bach includes three of the Preludes from the Op.23 set.

Tracklist:

1 Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat minor, Op.36: I. Allegro Agitato (Revised 1931 Version)
2 Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat minor, Op.36: II. Non Allegro (Revised 1931 Version)
3 Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-Flat minor, Op.36: III. L'istesso Tempo - Allegro Molto (Revised 1931 Version)
4 Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes, Op.23: No.4 in D Major, Andante
5 Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes, Op.23: No.5 in G minor, Alla Marcia
6 Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes, Op.23: No.6 in E-Flat Major, Andante
7 Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.1 in B-Flat minor, Andantino
8 Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.2 in E-Flat minor, Allegretto
9 Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.3 in B minor, Andante Cantabile
10 Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.4 in E minor, Presto
11 Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.5 in D-Flat Major, Adagio Sostenuto
12 Rachmaninov: Moments Musicaux, Op.16: No.6 in C Major, Maestoso